# Chapel Lane Pre School

Chapel Lane Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DY, in Spencers Wood, Wokingham. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-lane-pre-school-148643  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 0118 988 6023
- Website: http://www.chapellanepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 148643

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, 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/16/148643

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 148643). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148643)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148643)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148643)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.397791,-0.970550

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Blackwater Close Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wokingham there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Christian School |  | 3–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lambs Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Grazeley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spencer's Wood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spencers-wood-day-nursery-2743576) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honeysuckle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeysuckle-day-nursery-ey468031) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Farm View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farm-view-day-nursery-ey552392) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading International](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-international-ey476489) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Trails Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-trails-play-2751777) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Green Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-park-day-nursery-ey290826) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chapel Lane Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chapel Lane Pre School Good at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chapel Lane Pre School take?

Chapel Lane Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chapel Lane Pre School?

You can call 0118 988 6023 and visit www.chapellanepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148643)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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