# Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School

Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 35 Austen Road, Guildford, GU1 3NP, in Guildford, Surrey. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/drayton-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2688814  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 35 Austen Road, Guildford, GU1 3NP
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://familyfirstnurseries.co.uk/nurseries/drayton-house-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-garden-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2688814

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 August 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/16/2688814

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2688814). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688814)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688814)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688814)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1544881)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 35 Austen Road, Guildford, GU1 3NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.236336,-0.556888

- Station: London Road (Guildford), 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. Catherine's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Merrow Downs, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Pewley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Tormead School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Guildford High School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Royal Grammar School Guildford |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Castle Garden School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sandfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ChristChurch Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-pre-school-playgroup-2588532) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-guildford-2845436) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-guildford-2778722) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Castle Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-ey305501) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christopher Robin Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-ey489917) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Guildford Nursery School at York Road under 2s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guildford-nursery-school-at-york-road-under-2s-2844217) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 17 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School?

London Road (Guildford) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit familyfirstnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688814)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Drayton+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJP4jUOnTadUgR2RsFAocCaWs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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