Ofsted report card

Rochester Preschool

Rochester, Kent · ME1 3DG

Inspected by Ofsted on 23 April 2026 under the report card framework.

Curriculum and teaching Expected Standard
Achievement Expected Standard
Behaviour and routines Strong Standard
Welfare and wellbeing Expected Standard
Inclusion Expected Standard
Leadership and governance Expected Standard

What each grade means

Each area is judged separately. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear — meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Curriculum and teaching

Expected Standard

The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Achievement

Expected Standard

The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Behaviour and routines

Strong Standard

Clearly better than the expected standard in this area, though not exceptional.

Welfare and wellbeing

Expected Standard

The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Inclusion

Expected Standard

The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Leadership and governance

Expected Standard

The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.

Registration

Ofsted URN
2768952
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Ages
2 to 4
Registered places
40
Registered since
12 December 2023
Local authority
Medway

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Where it is

Rochester, Kent · ME1 3DG. Location from the Ofsted register.

Common questions

When was Rochester Preschool last inspected by Ofsted? +

Rochester Preschool in Rochester, Kent was last inspected on 23 April 2026. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

What did Ofsted say about Rochester Preschool? +

Ofsted graded 6 areas: curriculum and teaching — Expected Standard; achievement — Expected Standard; behaviour and routines — Strong Standard; welfare and wellbeing — Expected Standard; inclusion — Expected Standard; leadership and governance — Expected Standard. Each area is judged separately, so a setting can be stronger in one than another.

Is "expected standard" a good grade? +

Yes. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result. Strong standard and exceptional sit above it; needs attention and urgent improvement sit below.

What ages does Rochester Preschool take? +

Rochester Preschool is registered for children aged 2 to 4.

How many children can Rochester Preschool take? +

Rochester Preschool is registered for up to 40 children at any one time. That is a registration limit, not the number currently attending.

How long has Rochester Preschool been registered? +

Rochester Preschool has been registered with Ofsted since 12 December 2023. Its unique reference number (URN) is 2768952.

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