# Earleybird Pre-School

Earleybird Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Terrapin, Hawkedon School Grounds, Hawkedon Way,Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3AP, in The Parade, Wokingham. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earleybird-pre-school-148652  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Terrapin, Hawkedon School Grounds, Hawkedon Way,Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3AP
- Registered places: 45
- Website: https://earleybird.org.uk/contact-us/
- Ofsted URN: 148652

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, 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/16/148652

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 148652). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148652)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148652)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148652)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Terrapin, Hawkedon School Grounds, Hawkedon Way,Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.429715,-0.908227

- Station: Winnersh Triangle, 0.9 miles
- Station: Earley, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wood of eagles, 0.2 miles
- Park: Laurel Park Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Meadow Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Elderberry Way Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Carnival Field, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkedon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Loddon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Radstock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| South Lake Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Bearwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Rivermead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kilnsea Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kilnsea-pre-school-148661) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Willows, Toad Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-toad-hall-nursery-ey471521) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-ltd-148596) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-day-nursery-ey426979) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St James Church Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-church-pre-school-cio-2671616) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Conkers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-preschool-2733449) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earleybird Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Earleybird Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Earleybird Pre-School take?

Earleybird Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Earleybird Pre-School?

Winnersh Triangle is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Earleybird Pre-School?

You can visit earleybird.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148652)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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