# Beenham Caterpillars

Beenham Caterpillars is a full-day nursery at Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PX, in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Caterpillar Preschools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beenham-caterpillars-2734511  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PX
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0118 971 3607
- Website: http://www.caterpillarkids.co.uk/
- Run by: [Caterpillar Preschools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/caterpillar-preschools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2734511

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, 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/16/2734511

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2734511). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734511)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734511)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734511)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.405486,-1.146137

- Station: Aldermaston, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beenham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woolhampton C.E. Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Elstree School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Aldermaston C.E. Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beenham-pre-school-508015) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cedars Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2676504) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Jubilee Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-gems-ey449377) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St. Peters Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-508013) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Jubilee Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jubilee-day-nursery-507893) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-boot-farm-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey219924) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beenham Caterpillars's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beenham Caterpillars Good at its inspection on 19 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beenham Caterpillars take?

Beenham Caterpillars is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Beenham Caterpillars?

Beenham Caterpillars is run by Caterpillar Preschools Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Beenham Caterpillars?

Aldermaston is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Beenham Caterpillars?

You can call 0118 971 3607 and visit www.caterpillarkids.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734511)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beenham+Caterpillars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF90z4r6hdkgR8jb027tKznU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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