# Bobtails Preschool

Bobtails Preschool is a full-day nursery at St Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AY, in Horley, Surrey. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Bobtails Pre-School Horley CIO.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-ey491638  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AY
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01293 775534
- Website: http://www.bobtailspreschool.com/
- Run by: [Bobtails Pre-School Horley CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bobtails-pre-school-horley-cio)
- Ofsted URN: EY491638

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491638). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Francis Church Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.171510,-0.157942

- Station: Horley, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langshott Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Horley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Yattendon School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Manorfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Meath Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Meath Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Westvale Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Langshott Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langshott-ladybirds-nursery-122708) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Horley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-horley-ey273595) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Joyful Tots Nursery Horley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joyful-tots-nursery-horley-2895238) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bobtails Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-ey491625) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [East Horley Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-horley-playgroup-ltd-ey478061) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Horley Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horley-community-preschool-2836845) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bobtails Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 13 June 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 35 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, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bobtails Preschool?

You can call 01293 775534 and visit www.bobtailspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491638)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bobtails+Pre-school%2C+St+Francis+Church+Hall&query_place_id=ChIJ6RH0JHLwdUgRAFUVH9r3vtQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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