# Fence Pre School

Fence Pre School is a full-day nursery at Scout and Guide HQ, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE, in Fence, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fence-pre-school-ey458241  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout and Guide HQ, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07765 952766
- Website: http://www.fencepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY458241

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 2022, 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/EY458241

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY458241). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458241)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458241)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458241)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30

## Getting there

Address: Scout and Guide HQ, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.829824,-2.268655

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Pendle Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Woodfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaks-from-acorns-private-day-nursery-ey414414) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Parrock House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parrock-house-day-nursery-ey343343) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Chez Nanny Limited (Preparatory & Educational Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chez-nanny-limited-preparatory-and-educational-nursery-309746) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 2.0 miles |
| [The Beacon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beacon-day-nursery-ey394335) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Lynwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynwood-nursery-ey232901) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 2.1 miles |
| [Smartypants Exclusive Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartypants-exclusive-childcare-ltd-2726503) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Fence Pre School's opening hours?

Fence Pre School opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Fence Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fence Pre School Good at its inspection on 5 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fence Pre School take?

Fence Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fence Pre School?

Brierfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fence Pre School?

You can call 07765 952766 and visit www.fencepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458241)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fence+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJiWr0W5OQe0gRYlbkEBy-CMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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