# Birchtree Pre-School

Birchtree Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Dogsthorpe Infant School, Central Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4LH, in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough. It is registered for 24 children. It is run by Family Action.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birchtree-pre-school-2859706  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dogsthorpe Infant School, Central Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4LH
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Family Action](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/family-action)
- Ofsted URN: 2859706

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2859706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859706)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859706)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859706)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1633801)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dogsthorpe Infant School, Central Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.594571,-0.230764

- Park: Woodfield Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogsthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dogsthorpe Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Welland Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Deacon Academy | All-through | 7–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Newark Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Medeshamstede Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Pre-School Dogsthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-dogsthorpe-ey455313) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Shining Stars Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-shining-stars-pre-school-nursery-ey419583) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Pre-School Welland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-pre-school-welland-ey455308) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery (Dogsthorpe)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-dogsthorpe-256827) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Parcs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parcs-nursery-256808) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Anna-Ca-Soo Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anna-ca-soo-day-nursery-ey501253) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Birchtree Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Birchtree Pre-School?

Birchtree Pre-School is run by Family Action, which runs 5 nurseries.

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

Peterborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859706)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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