# Bobtails Preschool

Bobtails Preschool is a full-day nursery at Horley Infant School, Lumley Road, HORLEY, RH6 7JF, in Horley, Surrey. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bobtails Pre-School Horley CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-ey491625  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Horley Infant School, Lumley Road, HORLEY, RH6 7JF
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01293 784701
- Website: http://www.bobtailspreschool.com/
- Run by: [Bobtails Pre-School Horley CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bobtails-pre-school-horley-cio)
- Ofsted URN: EY491625

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491625

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491625). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491625)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491625)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491625)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Horley Infant School, Lumley Road, HORLEY, RH6 7JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.174423,-0.163663

- Station: Horley, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yattendon School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Langshott Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Meath Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Meath Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westvale Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Joyful Tots Nursery Horley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-tots-nursery-horley-2895238) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Horley Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horley-community-preschool-2836845) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fennies Horley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-horley-ey481421) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Horley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-horley-ey273595) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Langshott Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langshott-ladybirds-nursery-122708) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [East Horley Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-horley-playgroup-ltd-ey478061) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bobtails Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bobtails Preschool Good at its inspection on 12 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bobtails Preschool take?

Bobtails Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bobtails Preschool?

Bobtails Preschool is run by Bobtails Pre-School Horley CIO, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bobtails Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Bobtails Preschool?

You can call 01293 784701 and visit www.bobtailspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491625)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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