# Ford Pre-School

Ford Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Hugh Joicey Church of England First School, Ford, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2QA, in Ford, Northumberland. It is registered for 16 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/ford-pre-school-ey269577  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hugh Joicey Church of England First School, Ford, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2QA
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY269577

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/EY269577

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY269577). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269577)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269577)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269577)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/466131)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hugh Joicey Church of England First School, Ford, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.632018,-2.083495

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Northumberland there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Coldstream Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coldstream-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017366) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 6.9 miles |
| [Lucky Ducks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucky-ducks-pre-school-301856) | Good |  |  | 8.1 miles |
| [Swinton Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swinton-primary-school-nursery-cs2019377660) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 9.1 miles |
| [Spittal Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spittal-day-nursery-ey313620) | Good |  |  | 9.4 miles |
| [Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery and Preschool Berwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cubs-and-kits-daycare-nursery-and-preschool-berwick-ey268464) | Good |  |  | 9.5 miles |
| [Berwick Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berwick-rascals-day-nursery-ey541048) | Outstanding |  |  | 9.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ford Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ford Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269577)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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