Nurseries in CT1
107 registered nurseries — 9 Outstanding, 60 Good
Ofsted ratings in CT1
107
Total nurseries
9
Outstanding
60
Good
38
Not yet rated
The White Barn. Northbourne CEP School, DEAL
St. Johns Primary School, Canterbury
Folkestone Baptist Church, Folkestone
Why families love CT1
43.3/100
Family Score
29.49
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around CT1
Average property price: £396,669
Deprivation decile: 9/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in CT1
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in CT1?
CT1 has 107 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 9 are rated Outstanding and 60 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in CT1 are Outstanding or Good?
64% of nurseries in CT1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in CT1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in CT1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in CT1?
Yes — many nurseries in CT1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.