# Castle Nursery and Preschool

Castle Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Old School Close, Off Markenfield Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QJ, in Guildford, Surrey. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd..

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305509  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old School Close, Off Markenfield Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QJ
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01483 458877
- Website: http://castledaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Castle Daycare and Preschool Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-daycare-and-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY305509

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, 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/EY305509

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY305509). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305509)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305509)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305509)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/649824)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old School Close, Off Markenfield Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.242462,-0.572499

- Station: London Road (Guildford), 0.3 miles
- Station: Guildford, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Recreation Road Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stoke Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Foxenden Quarry, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Guildford High School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Castle Garden School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tormead School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 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) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Weyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Guildford Nursery School at York Road under 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildford-nursery-school-at-york-road-under-2s-2844217) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pippas House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-2670697) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-guildford-2778722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Castle Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305501) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christopher Robin Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-ey489917) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Child's Play Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-pre-school-ey470572) | Good |  |  | 0.8 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 2024, 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 72 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?

London Road (Guildford) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01483 458877 and visit castledaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305509)
- 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=ChIJebgzM73QdUgRliYQoVhhxiA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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