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Pembury School House Nursery # Pembury School House Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4EB · Kent Number of places 22 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pembury School House Nursery provides a nurturing environment for early childhood education, focusing on stimulating activities and experiences. The nursery values children's interests to plan learning opportunities and offers a free-flow indoor-outdoor setting, even providing wet weather gear. With a high staff-to-child ratio and qualified practitioners, the nursery ensures individual development is supported and learning remains engaging. The academic year is structured into six terms, aligning with local primary school calendars, totaling 38 weeks. Sessions are available mornings, afternoons, and all-day, with dedicated lunch clubs. For new children, shorter settling-in sessions are implemented for the initial four weeks. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising quality, consistency, and a secure foundation for learning through positive relationships and enabling environments. The nursery champions equality and anti-discriminatory practices, ensuring every child, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, is included and supported. A key person scheme is in place to foster strong bonds between practitioners, children, and families, ensuring individualised attention and curriculum planning. The nursery actively involves parents through regular consultations and an open-door policy. Beyond daily learning, the nursery engages in fundraising events each term to enhance the setting, with past improvements including a restructured sandpit, an all-weather learning shack, classroom redecoration, improved disabled access, and new handrails, demonstrating a continuous commitment to facility enhancement and child involvement in planning future updates. Our ethos Pembury School House Nursery's approach is grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, prioritising quality, consistency, and a secure foundation for learning. They foster positive relationships and enabling environments, championing equality and inclusive practices. A key person scheme ensures individualised attention and strong bonds between practitioners, children, and families, with a strong emphasis on involving parents and children in planning and facility enhancements. What it's like The setting offers an exceptional, child-centred approach that nurtures every aspect of children's learning and development. The curriculum is holistic, ambitious and tailored to children's interests, promoting key life skills such as confidence, independence and communication. Language and communication are a priority, supported through strategies like rich adult–child interactions, storytelling, visual aids and daily routines. Children are encouraged to express themselves, ask questions and share ideas to develop strong reasoning, curiosity and understanding of the world around them. EYFS Curriculum Free-flow indoor-outdoor play Key Person Scheme Term-time only Fundraising events ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pembury School House Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10394794 Lead inspector Lara Mathews Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284163)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127440) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://pemburyschoolhousenursery.co.uk/how-to-find-us/) Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4EB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.32818/51.1511/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tunbridge Wells - [Day nurseries in Tunbridge Wells](/search?q=Tunbridge+Wells) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pembury-school-house-nursery-tn2-4eb-127440) ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: morning sessions 08:55-12:10; afternoon sessions 13:00-15:30; lunch clubs 12:00-12:50; all-day sessions 08:55-15:30. The nursery operates for 38 weeks per year across 6 terms. Session types Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, Lunch clubs, All day sessions, Shorter settling-in sessions (first 4 weeks), Activity days (during inset days and summer holidays) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1992 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pembury School House Nursery Last inspected 10 July 2025 · Lara Mathews Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend The setting offers an exceptional, child-centred approach that nurtures every aspect of children's learning and development. The curriculum is holistic, ambitious and tailored to children's interests, promoting key life skills such as confidence, independence and communication. Language and communication are a priority, supported through strategies like rich adult–child interactions, storytelling, visual aids and daily routines. Children are encouraged to express themselves, ask questions and share ideas to develop strong reasoning, curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Inspector highlights - Leaders are reflective and forward-thinking, continuously evaluating the nursery to ensure every aspect of the provision remains highly effective. - Staff build warm, trusting relationships so children feel safe, valued and ready to learn. - Parents speak highly of the setting, describing it as warm, nurturing and child-centred. - Staff describe leaders as inspiring and visionary, with a clear, shared commitment to continuous improvement. - The ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum is securely designed to meet children's individual needs and extend their interests and abilities. Inspection #10394794 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284163) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting, describing it as warm, nurturing and child-centred. > Many describe the setting as 'amazing' and 'life-changing', highlighting the team's ability to provide tailored care in a safe, supportive environment. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff demonstrate a deep understanding of each child's individual needs and provide consistent, responsive support that leads to exceptional progress, especially for children with additional needs or low starting points. Leaders recognised that some children, particularly those who speak English as an additional language or with delayed speech, needed targeted support with communication and social interaction, and provided staff with high-quality, focused training to deliver tailored interventions. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is a key strength, offering a wide range of opportunities including a secret garden, role play, planting and sensory exploration, all of which inspire creativity, collaboration and a love of learning. Outdoor play is a central feature, promoting physical development and curiosity and deepening children's understanding of the world. Inspection history Date: January 2005 - August 2025 Outstanding - July 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Outstanding - September 2019 Outstanding - March 2015 Outstanding - February 2015 Outstanding - July 2010 Outstanding - June 2010 Outstanding - March 2007 Requires improvement - January 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Pembury School House Nursery ### What type of nursery is Pembury School House Nursery? ### What are the fees at Pembury School House Nursery? ### How did Pembury School House Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which area does Pembury School House Nursery serve? ### How does Pembury School House Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Tunbridge Wells Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pembury School House Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Stepping Stones Nursery Pembury Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4DZ ](/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-pembury-ltd-tn2-4dz-2786751) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells · TN2 3UW ](/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-tunbridge-wells-tn2-3uw-ey485895) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Rainbow Nursery @ Little Forest Children's Centre Tunbridge Wells · TN2 3UA 4.1(8 reviews) ](/nursery/rainbow-nursery-little-forest-children-s-centre-tn2-3ua-ey363173) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Sarahs Little Stars Tunbridge Wells · TN2 3UA 4.9(22 reviews) ](/nursery/sarahs-little-stars-tn2-3ua-2688560) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells · TN4 9HU 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-tunbridge-wells-tn4-9hu-ey428303) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### The Little Learning Tree Preschool - Bayhall Road Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4UT ](/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-bayhall-road-tn2-4ut-ey561845) [See all nurseries in Tunbridge Wells →](/search?q=Tunbridge+Wells) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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