# Grange Pre-School

Grange Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Grange United Reformed Church, Circuit Lane, READING, RG30 3HD, in Southcote, Reading. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-116829  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Grange United Reformed Church, Circuit Lane, READING, RG30 3HD
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 0118 956 8528
- Website: http://www.thegrangepre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 116829

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116829

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1967 (Reference 116829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116829)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116829)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116829)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/280836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange United Reformed Church, Circuit Lane, READING, RG30 3HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.441301,-1.005731

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southcote Linear Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Coronation Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Prospect Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Reading Society of Model Engineers, 0.3 miles
- Park: Courage Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Southcote Farm Lane Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Holy Brook School |  | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Horizons Ap Academy |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Edward's Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-2871850) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Dragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-ey263914) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-ey473739) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-in-association-with-ymca-reading-ey490519) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkeley-gardens-day-nursery-ey425243) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kennet Valley Caterpillars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennet-valley-caterpillars-2510516) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Grange Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Grange Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 0118 956 8528 and visit www.thegrangepre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116829)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Grange+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3wRYvJCbdkgRRXhOsDlIJnI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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