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Ide Hill Pre-School

  • Ofsted: Outstanding · Oct 2021
  • SEVENOAKS TN14

In short: a nursery in SEVENOAKS, open since 1992, with room for 26 children. Ofsted last visited in October 2021. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Eduscope verdict

Worth a visit, with questions

Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.

The score is this school's rank out of 100. The area ratings below are an illustrative example, not this school's yet.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2024 to 2025How we work this out

Good to know

  • Outstanding in all 4 areas at its last graded inspection.
  • Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in October 2021.
  • Room for 26 children at a time.

Worth checking

  • Old grade. The Outstanding rating is from 2021.
  • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
Check free hours
  • OfstedOutstandingOct 2021, 5 years ago
  • Places26children at a time
  • Opened199234 years ago
Ofsted

What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?

Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.

Every Ofsted visit

Choose a year to see the visit.

Good or better at all 3 graded inspections since 2009.

What Ofsted found in October 2021

  • SafeguardingEffective
  • Quality of educationOutstanding
  • Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
  • Personal developmentOutstanding
  • LeadershipOutstanding
Read the 2021 report on Ofsted

The four grades, in plain English

Outstanding
Much better than the minimum.
Good
Meets every standard well.
Requires improvement
Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
Inadequate
Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Ide Hill Pre-School which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

  • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

    Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

  • Up to 30 hours for working parents

    If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

  • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

    Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

  • Tax-Free Childcare

    For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Ide Hill Pre-School

Type
Nursery
Opened
January 1992
Council
Kent
Address
Ide Hill Village Hall, Ide Hill, SEVENOAKS, TN14 6JG
Ofsted reference (URN)
127275 · See it on the government register
Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Ide Hill Pre-School. Take this list with you.

  1. 1“What has changed since the last Ofsted inspection?”The grade is from 2021.
  2. 2“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
  3. 3“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
  4. 4“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
  5. 5“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby

Other nurseries nearby

Popular nurseries fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Ide Hill Pre-School compares with its neighbours.

See all Kent nurseries
Ofsted: OutstandingYou're here

Ide Hill Pre-School

TN14 6JG · Nursery

Ofsted: Good

Brasted Pre School

TN16 1FH · Nursery

Ofsted: Good

Wellyboots Day Care

TN8 6NE · Nursery

Keep an eye on Ide Hill Pre-School

We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask

Is Ide Hill Pre-School a good nursery?

Ofsted rated it Outstanding in October 2021. That's a while ago. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.

What is Ide Hill Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated it Outstanding in October 2021. That's a while ago. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.

How many free hours can my child get?

Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

How do you work out the Eduscope verdict?

We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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