# Jackanory Pre-school

Jackanory Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Chobham Community Centre, MacMahon Close, Chobham, GU24 8NG, in Chobham, Surrey. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jackanory-pre-school-ey282018  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chobham Community Centre, MacMahon Close, Chobham, GU24 8NG
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: EY282018

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2022, 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/EY282018

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY282018). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282018)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282018)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282018)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chobham Community Centre, MacMahon Close, Chobham, GU24 8NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.350589,-0.602273

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Surrey 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Valley End CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Coworth-Flexlands School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Potential Kids Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potential-kids-camp-2857354) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pennypot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennypot-day-nursery-ey291970) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Summerfield House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfield-house-day-nursery-120243) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery and Forest School Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-and-forest-school-partnership-2748150) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossom Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-pre-school-ey479241) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Woking](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-woking-ey229741) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jackanory Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jackanory Pre-school Good at its inspection on 27 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jackanory Pre-school take?

Jackanory Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282018)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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