# Castor and Ailsworth Preschool

Castor and Ailsworth Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Castor and Ailsworth Preschool Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road Castor, PETERBOROUGH, PE5 7AX, in Castor, Peterborough. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castor-and-ailsworth-preschool-256756  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castor and Ailsworth Preschool Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road Castor, PETERBOROUGH, PE5 7AX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01733 380190
- Website: http://www.castorpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 256756

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, 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/16/256756

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 256756). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256756)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256756)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256756)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1418092)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Castor and Ailsworth Preschool Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road Castor, PETERBOROUGH, PE5 7AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.571433,-0.341793

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough there are about 3.1 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castor CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Orton Wistow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caring Kindergartens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-256754) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2883287) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Stars and Sparkles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-and-sparkles-day-nursery-2626279) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Longthorpe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/longthorpe-preschool-256784) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Orton Southgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-orton-southgate-2767636) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Stars Day Nurseries Ltd t/a Stars Day Nursery - Bushfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stars-day-nurseries-ltd-t-a-stars-day-nursery-bushfield-ey487607) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castor and Ailsworth Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castor and Ailsworth Preschool Good at its inspection on 23 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castor and Ailsworth Preschool take?

Castor and Ailsworth Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Castor and Ailsworth Preschool?

You can call 01733 380190 and visit www.castorpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256756)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Castor+and+Ailsworth+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJQd55glXyd0gRgJIXq-p1Cls)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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