# Birch Hill Preschool

Birch Hill Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Birch Hill Recreation Ground, Ringmead, BRACKNELL, RG12 7AQ, in Birch Hill, Bracknell Forest. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birch-hill-preschool-ey549862  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Birch Hill Recreation Ground, Ringmead, BRACKNELL, RG12 7AQ
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07547 794849
- Website: https://birchhill-preschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY549862

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 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/EY549862

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549862). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549862)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549862)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549862)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1096580)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Birch Hill Recreation Ground, Ringmead, BRACKNELL, RG12 7AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389880,-0.743033

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Barry Square Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: The Look Out Discovery Centre Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bracknell Forest there are about 3.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Crown Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Pines School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Fox Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Harmans Water Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wildridings Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [South Hill Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hill-park-pre-school-119301) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-forest-park-bracknell-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544932) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-2855075) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St Margaret Clitherow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-margaret-clitherow-nursery-2859134) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Teepee Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-teepee-day-nursery-ey263716) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-2718079) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Birch Hill Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Birch Hill Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Birch Hill Preschool take?

Birch Hill Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Birch Hill Preschool?

Martins Heron is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Birch Hill Preschool?

You can call 07547 794849 and visit birchhill-preschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549862)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birch+Hill+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJr02coK9_dkgRlW2Sw99cMeg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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