# Cold Ash Pre School

Cold Ash Pre School is a full-day nursery at The Acland Memorial Hall, Hermitage Road, Thatcham, RG18 9JH, in Ashmore Green, West Berkshire. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cold-ash-pre-school-ey560354  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Acland Memorial Hall, Hermitage Road, Thatcham, RG18 9JH
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 07778 442489
- Website: http://www.coldashpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560354

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 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/EY560354

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference EY560354). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560354)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560354)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560354)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Acland Memorial Hall, Hermitage Road, Thatcham, RG18 9JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430522,-1.269148

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Cold Ash Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Thirtover Place, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Berkshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Curridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playmates Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-ey395935) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Tigers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-110634) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Acres of Fun Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acres-of-fun-limited-ey264744) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Pied Piper Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pied-piper-pre-school-511121) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ollies-therapy-centre-and-nursery-2753532) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Hermitage Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hermitage-pre-school-playgroup-ey491191) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cold Ash Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cold Ash Pre School Good at its inspection on 24 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cold Ash Pre School take?

Cold Ash Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cold Ash Pre School?

You can call 07778 442489 and visit www.coldashpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560354)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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