# Hermitage Pre School Playgroup

Hermitage Pre School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hermitage Village Hall, Pinewood Crescent, Hermitage, RG18 9WL, in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hermitage-pre-school-playgroup-ey491191  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hermitage Village Hall, Pinewood Crescent, Hermitage, RG18 9WL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07444 421917
- Website: http://www.hermitagepre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491191

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, 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/EY491191

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2015 (Reference EY491191). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491191)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491191)
- 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/EY491191)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hermitage Village Hall, Pinewood Crescent, Hermitage, RG18 9WL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.461464,-1.263587

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 West Berkshire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Priors Court School |  | 5–20 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acres of Fun Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acres-of-fun-limited-ey264744) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cold Ash Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cold-ash-pre-school-ey560354) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey443361) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Chieveley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chieveley-pre-school-ey544970) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Harriet House Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harriet-house-montessori-school-ey462971) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Playmates Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-ey395935) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hermitage Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hermitage Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 22 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hermitage Pre School Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Hermitage Pre School Playgroup?

You can call 07444 421917 and visit www.hermitagepre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491191)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hermitage+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJudDEe06kdkgR0aPUV4YlzoQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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