# Herlington Pre-School

Herlington Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Herlington Community Centre, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PW, in Orton Malborne, Peterborough. It is registered for 155 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/herlington-pre-school-256771  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Herlington Community Centre, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PW
- Registered places: 155
- Ofsted URN: 256771

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2025, 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/16/256771

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1979 (Reference 256771). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256771)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256771)
- Registered places: 155 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256771)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1371463)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Herlington Community Centre, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.547617,-0.277591

- Station: Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), 0.9 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Orton |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Braybrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Leighton Primary and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winyates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hampton Vale Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hampton College | All-through | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bunnies Braybrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-braybrook-ey547452) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orton Longueville Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orton-longueville-playgroup-256797) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Apricot Nursery and Jumping Jacks After School and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apricot-nursery-and-jumping-jacks-after-school-and-holiday-club-ey495490) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Hampton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hampton-day-nursery-ey221690) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cygnets Pre-School and Breakfast Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cygnets-pre-school-and-breakfast-club-ey430323) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Seedlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-seedlings-nursery-2751279) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Herlington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Herlington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 155 children at any one time.

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

Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256771)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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