# Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School

Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Westside, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 1XB, in Speenhamland, West Berkshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-day-nursery-and-pre-school-511192  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Westside, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 1XB
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01635 550134
- Website: https://www.completechildcare.co.uk/abacus-day-nursery.aspx
- Run by: [Kingsclere Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kingsclere-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 511192

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511192

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 511192). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511192)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511192)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511192)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/619546)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Westside, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 1XB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.411735,-1.331981

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goldwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Berkshire there are about 2.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Castle School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Speenhamland School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| iCollege Alternative Provision |  | 5–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Victoria Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Love Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-lane-pre-school-507889) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Kids Newbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-newbury-ltd-ey497419) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Newbury Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbury-gardens-day-nursery-ey471120) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St. John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-511119) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-110619) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-2773346) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Newbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01635 550134 and visit www.completechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511192)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abacus+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ52UBE6aodkgRK1hg0yjsXZI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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