# Crescent Under Fives

Crescent Under Fives is a sessional pre-school at 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR, in New Town, Reading. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-under-fives-116827  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07311 388325
- Website: http://www.crescentunderfives.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 116827

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/16/116827

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 116827). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116827)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116827)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116827)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.448508,-0.937523

- Station: Earley, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Palmer Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Whiteknights Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sol Joel Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Palmer Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: East Reading Adventure 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 Reading there are about 3.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Addington School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-day-nursery-ey462198) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-abbeymore-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey305866) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Honey Bee Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-honey-bee-day-care-2508530) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey461079) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Wigwam Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wigwam-day-nursery-2657864) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [N Family Club Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-reading-2753561) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crescent Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crescent Under Fives Good at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crescent Under Fives take?

Crescent Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Crescent Under Fives?

Earley is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Crescent Under Fives?

You can call 07311 388325 and visit www.crescentunderfives.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116827)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crescent+Under+5&query_place_id=ChIJX0WSKraEdkgR1OWNd-7xoIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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