# Fennies Reading

Fennies Reading is a full-day nursery at Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP, in Coley, Reading. It is registered for 130 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-reading-2846290  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 020 8770 3222
- Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/reading
- Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2846290

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846290

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2846290). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846290)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846290)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846290)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.444355,-0.976109

- Station: Reading West, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waterloo Meadows, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Coley Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holy Brook Nook, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Aveley Walk Play Area, 0.3 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Coley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Abbey School Reading |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-seacole-day-nursery-and-family-support-unit-2843889) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kennet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennet-day-nursery-ey483460) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkeley-gardens-day-nursery-ey425243) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Northumberland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northumberland-day-nursery-ey315776) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little LLamas Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-llamas-montessori-nursery-2820347) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Learn and Grow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learn-and-grow-childcare-2767121) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fennies Reading's Ofsted rating?

Fennies Reading was inspected on 20 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Fennies Reading take?

Fennies Reading is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

### Who runs Fennies Reading?

Fennies Reading is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Fennies Reading?

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

### How do I contact Fennies Reading?

You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846290)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Reading+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Reading%2C+Rose+Kiln+Lane&query_place_id=ChIJ2T7OnVWbdkgR8XYZ4WLP6UQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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