# Windmill Nursery School

Windmill Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 22-23 Overcliffe, GRAVESEND, DA11 0EH, in Rosherville, Kent. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 31 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-nursery-school-2685385  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22-23 Overcliffe, GRAVESEND, DA11 0EH
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01474 332255
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/windmill-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2685385

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685385

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2685385). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685385)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685385)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685385)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/73621)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22-23 Overcliffe, GRAVESEND, DA11 0EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.442107,0.358869

- Station: Gravesend, 0.3 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Fountain Walk, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Northfleet Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rosherville Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Copperfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bronte Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bronte-nursery-ey481166) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Almond Bud Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-bud-day-nursery-2611558) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Grove Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-daycare-nursery-2715805) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Rainbow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rainbow-tree-day-nursery-ey496377) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Our Ladys Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-127424) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy as Bees Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-as-bees-nursery-and-preschool-2755805) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Windmill Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Windmill Nursery School Good at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Windmill Nursery School take?

Windmill Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Windmill Nursery School?

Windmill Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Windmill Nursery School?

Gravesend is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Windmill Nursery School?

You can call 01474 332255 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685385)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Windmill+Nursery+School+%28Smart+Start%29&query_place_id=ChIJI13zvxG22EcRpta0RiuKySs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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