# Alston Pre-School

Alston Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Samuel Kings School, Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU, in Alston, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alston-pre-school-ey548573  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Samuel Kings School, Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07734 929123
- Website: http://www.alstonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548573

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 October 2021, 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/EY548573

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY548573). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548573)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548573)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548573)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/306915)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Samuel Kings School, Church Road, Alston, CA9 3QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.810936,-2.440034

- Station: Alston, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fairhill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Samuel King's School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gilderdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilderdale-nursery-2624764) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Allendale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allendale-pre-school-ey498781) | Good |  |  | 9.6 miles |
| [Haltwhistle Little Star](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haltwhistle-little-star-ey278887) | Good |  |  | 11 miles |
| [Henshaw Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/henshaw-nursery-ey425242) | Outstanding |  |  | 12 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Alston Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alston Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alston Pre-School take?

Alston Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Alston Pre-School?

Alston is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alston Pre-School?

You can call 07734 929123 and visit www.alstonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548573)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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