# Hardwick Pre-School

Hardwick Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at John Bridles Hall, Lower Road, Hardwick, HP22 4DZ, in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardwick-pre-school-ey242519  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: John Bridles Hall, Lower Road, Hardwick, HP22 4DZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07874 944732
- Website: http://www.hardwickpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY242519

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 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/EY242519

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY242519). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY242519)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY242519)
- 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/EY242519)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/370123)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: John Bridles Hall, Lower Road, Hardwick, HP22 4DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.865791,-0.831703

- 6 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-and-pre-school-2870628) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Big Top Buckingham Park Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-top-buckingham-park-ltd-2692307) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Berryfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berryfields-day-nursery-2707032) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Footsteps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-pre-school-2870620) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895917) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Meadowcroft Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowcroft-munchkins-ey400415) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hardwick Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

You can call 07874 944732 and visit www.hardwickpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY242519)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=hardwick+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJi0Pgfcb5dkgRklxHRtW0M7g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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