# Holding Hands Pre-School

Holding Hands Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Mares Farm, High Street, Amersham, HP7 0HR, in Amersham Old Town, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, 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/holding-hands-pre-school-ey498738  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mares Farm, High Street, Amersham, HP7 0HR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07920 512180
- Website: https://www.holdinghandspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498738

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 October 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/EY498738

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY498738). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498738)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498738)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498738)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 October 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1995577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mares Farm, High Street, Amersham, HP7 0HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.672033,-0.626730

- Station: Amersham, 0.8 miles
- Park: Barn Meadow, 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 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heatherton School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Beacon School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Chestnut Lane School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Woodside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Henry Allen Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Elangeni School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-2877926) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Amersham Hospital Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amersham-hospital-day-nursery-ey260961) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ollie Owl Amersham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ollie-owl-amersham-2534682) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [KMK Kinderzimmer 10](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kmk-kinderzimmer-10-2808520) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ltd-2813162) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-chiltern-avenue-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey474757) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holding Hands Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holding Hands Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holding Hands Pre-School take?

Holding Hands Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Holding Hands Pre-School?

Amersham is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Holding Hands Pre-School?

You can call 07920 512180 and visit www.holdinghandspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498738)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holding+Hands+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJdUWR5HBndkgRFZarhnuYlqk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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