# Castle Nursery and Preschool

Castle Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 14 South Hill, GUILDFORD, GU1 3SY, in Guildford, Surrey. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 23 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305501  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 South Hill, GUILDFORD, GU1 3SY
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01483 533344
- Website: http://www.castledaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-daycare-and-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY305501

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 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/EY305501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY305501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305501)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305501)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/649825)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 South Hill, GUILDFORD, GU1 3SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.233891,-0.570171

- Station: Guildford, 0.5 miles
- Station: London Road (Guildford), 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Foxenden Quarry, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shalford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St. Catherine's Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Westnye Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Garden School |  | 5–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Guildford High School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tormead School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child's Play Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-pre-school-ey470572) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-guildford-2778722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Guildford Nursery School at York Road under 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildford-nursery-school-at-york-road-under-2s-2844217) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fitzsimmons Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fitzsimmons-place-nursery-ey546292) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [ChristChurch Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-pre-school-playgroup-2588532) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drayton-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2688814) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Nursery and Preschool take?

Castle Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Nursery and Preschool?

Castle Nursery and Preschool is run by Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd., which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Castle Nursery and Preschool?

Guildford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Castle Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01483 533344 and visit www.castledaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305501)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castle+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ5fJlUJrQdUgR0jjE40D6IP8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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