# Fulford Pre-School CIO

Fulford Pre-School CIO is a sessional pre-school at C/o St Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Heslington Lane, York, YO10 4LX, in Fulford, York. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulford-pre-school-cio-ey545363  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/o St Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Heslington Lane, York, YO10 4LX
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01904 555438
- Website: http://www.fulfordpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY545363

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 2023, 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/EY545363

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY545363). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545363)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545363)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545363)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/o St Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Heslington Lane, York, YO10 4LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.937027,-1.070324

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Danesmead Residents Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Green field & sandpit, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bray Road Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| York Steiner School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Danesgate Community |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Fishergate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lord Deramore's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beehive Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-pre-school-playgroup-ey563546) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Adventurers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adventurers-day-nursery-ltd-2645130) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fulford Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulford-montessori-nursery-ltd-2774097) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Funfishers Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funfishers-out-of-school-club-321571) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Scarcroft Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarcroft-green-nursery-ey227482) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopthorpe-preschool-playgroup-ey551096) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fulford Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fulford Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 18 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fulford Pre-School CIO take?

Fulford Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fulford Pre-School CIO?

York is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fulford Pre-School CIO?

You can call 01904 555438 and visit www.fulfordpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545363)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
