# Woodpeckers Nursery

Woodpeckers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JX, in Bridge, Kent. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-127785  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JX
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01227 831159
- Website: http://woodpeckersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127785

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, 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/16/127785

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1996 (Reference 127785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127785)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127785)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127785)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1102231)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.249628,1.124759

- Station: Bekesbourne, 1.0 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bridge Village Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridge-village-playgroup-127044) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307211) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery - Canterbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-day-care-nursery-canterbury-ltd-2842937) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodpeckers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodpeckers Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodpeckers Nursery take?

Woodpeckers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodpeckers Nursery?

Bekesbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodpeckers Nursery?

You can call 01227 831159 and visit woodpeckersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127785)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodpeckers+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNzo09_zJ3kcRvFJp6NUtMII)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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