# Dorchester on Thames Pre-School

Dorchester on Thames Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Horsa Hut, Dorchester St. Birinus School, Queen Street,Dorchester-on-Thames, WALLINGFORD, OX10 7HR, in Dorchester, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, 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/dorchester-on-thames-pre-school-134311  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Horsa Hut, Dorchester St. Birinus School, Queen Street,Dorchester-on-Thames, WALLINGFORD, OX10 7HR
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01865 341805
- Website: http://www.dorchesterpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 134311

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 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/16/134311

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 134311). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134311)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134311)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Horsa Hut, Dorchester St. Birinus School, Queen Street,Dorchester-on-Thames, WALLINGFORD, OX10 7HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.645211,-1.165561

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Abbey Woods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Laurence Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Berinsfield Early Years Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berinsfield-early-years-pre-school-ey426703) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Warborough & Shillingford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warborough-and-shillingford-pre-school-ey351101) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Long Wittenham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/long-wittenham-pre-school-ey489287) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Brightwell Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightwell-pre-school-133712) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Lighthouse Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lighthouse-nursery-school-ey498891) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Scamps of Benson Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-of-benson-ltd-ey261414) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dorchester on Thames Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dorchester on Thames Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dorchester on Thames Pre-School take?

Dorchester on Thames Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Dorchester on Thames Pre-School?

You can call 01865 341805 and visit www.dorchesterpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134311)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dorchester+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJA5kDici_dkgRfTr0XyeKGms)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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