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Nurseries in SP8

6 registered nurseries — 0 Outstanding, 3 Good

Ofsted ratings in SP8

6

Total nurseries

3

Good

1

Requires Improvement

2

Not yet rated

Map near Tops Gillingham
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Tops Gillingham
Good

Tops Nursery, Gillingham

92 places
Map near Stower Vale Pre-School
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Good

Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham

21 places
Map near Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery
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Good

The Lodge, GILLINGHAM

31 places
Map near Bourton and Zeals Preschool
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Requires Improvement

Playing Fields, Bourton

21 places
Map near PH ActiveEd - St George's School (Bourton)
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Not yet inspected

St. Georges School, Gillingham

Map near Little Gems (Dorset) Limited
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Not yet inspected

Chantry House, Gillingham

40 places

Why families love SP8

48/100

Family Score

1.6

Crime rate per 1,000

Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in SP8

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 SP8?

SP8 has 6 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 3 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in SP8 are Outstanding or Good?

50% of nurseries in SP8 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Which is the best-rated nursery in SP8?

You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in SP8 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.

Are there funded nursery places in SP8?

Yes — many nurseries in SP8 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.