# Ambleside Centre

Ambleside Centre is a full-day nursery at The Ambleside Centre, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ, in Woodley, Wokingham. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ambleside-centre-ey284428  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Ambleside Centre, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 0118 377 6444
- Website: http://www.ambleside.wokingham.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY284428

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 2023, 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/EY284428

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY284428). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284428)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284428)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284428)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282784)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ambleside Centre, Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.452532,-0.902919

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodford Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vauxhall Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Malone Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Malone Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wheble Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wokingham there are about 2.5 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Ambleside Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Rivermead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| South Lake Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Addington School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Willow Bank Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodley Pre-School (Reading)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-reading-ey559517) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-day-nursery-ey426979) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-gardens-day-nursery-ey537451) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-dominics-pre-school-playgroup-153554) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thumbs-up-club-located-at-addington-school-ey401960) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading Woodley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-woodley-ey289901) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ambleside Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ambleside Centre Good at its inspection on 20 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ambleside Centre take?

Ambleside Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ambleside Centre?

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

### How do I contact Ambleside Centre?

You can call 0118 377 6444 and visit www.ambleside.wokingham.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284428)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Ambleside+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJC7f6C_SEdkgRGf2v0Ipzi_Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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