# Butterflies Nursery School

Butterflies Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming, GU8 6QD, in Thursley, Surrey. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Butterflies Nursery School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-nursery-school-2823270  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming, GU8 6QD
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 07827 786005
- Website: https://butterfliesnurseryschool.com/
- Run by: [Butterflies Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/butterflies-nursery-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2823270

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 1 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2823270). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/183065)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thursley Village Hall, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming, GU8 6QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.149801,-0.711379

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 2.1 miles |
| Barrow Hills School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 2.4 miles |
| Beacon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 2.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery - Elstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-elstead-2683339) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunny Days at Brook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-at-brook-2749144) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [KidzQuest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzquest-2852148) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Beacon Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-hill-nursery-school-ey453882) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey551273) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Grayswood Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grayswood-nursery-school-120049) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Butterflies Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Butterflies Nursery School was inspected on 1 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Butterflies Nursery School take?

Butterflies Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Butterflies Nursery School?

Butterflies Nursery School is run by Butterflies Nursery School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Butterflies Nursery School?

You can call 07827 786005 and visit butterfliesnurseryschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823270)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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