# Butterflies Pre-School Didcot

Butterflies Pre-School Didcot is a full-day nursery at Stephen Freeman School, Didcot, OX11 7BZ, in Didcot, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-didcot-ey544086  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stephen Freeman School, Didcot, OX11 7BZ
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: EY544086

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 May 2025, 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/EY544086

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544086)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544086)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544086)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stephen Freeman School, Didcot, OX11 7BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.610850,-1.261723

- Station: Didcot Parkway, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Loyd Recreation Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Boundary Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Caterpillar park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Great Western Drive Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Freeman Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Didcot Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aureus Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lydalls Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Willowcroft Community School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [GetActive@StephenFreeman](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/getactive-stephenfreeman-2751845) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didcot-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562869) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ladybirds@Meadow View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-meadow-view-2826895) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ladygrove Day Nursery And Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladygrove-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-ey551933) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Pippins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-pre-school-133726) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Milton Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-milton-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492854) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Butterflies Pre-School Didcot's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Butterflies Pre-School Didcot Good at its inspection on 1 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Butterflies Pre-School Didcot take?

Butterflies Pre-School Didcot is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Butterflies Pre-School Didcot?

Didcot Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544086)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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