# Woodpeckers Preschool

Woodpeckers Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Quaker Lane, Cranbrook, TN17 2HF, in Wilsley Green, Kent. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-preschool-2552066  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Quaker Lane, Cranbrook, TN17 2HF
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01580 720195
- Website: https://www.woodpeckers-preschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2552066

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, 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/16/2552066

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2552066). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552066)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552066)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552066)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1011890)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Quaker Lane, Cranbrook, TN17 2HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.102746,0.536226

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Dulwich School Cranbrook |  | 2–17 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cranbrook School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree - Sissinghurst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-sissinghurst-ey424358) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Cranbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-cranbrook-ey368488) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Mr Noah's Nursery School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mr-noahs-nursery-school-cic-2602536) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Benenden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/benenden-preschool-2561206) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Goudhurst Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goudhurst-village-pre-school-ey468008) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Frittenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frittenden-pre-school-127200) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Woodpeckers Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodpeckers Preschool take?

Woodpeckers Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Woodpeckers Preschool?

You can call 01580 720195 and visit www.woodpeckers-preschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552066)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodpeckers+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJUxZfC10730cRhvLEeujXVj8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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