# Kennet Valley Caterpillars

Kennet Valley Caterpillars is a sessional pre-school at Holybrook Centre, Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT, in Calcot Row, West Berkshire. It is registered for 28 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Caterpillar Preschools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennet-valley-caterpillars-2510516  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Holybrook Centre, Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07824 888197
- Website: https://www.caterpillarkids.co.uk/kennet-valley
- Run by: [Caterpillar Preschools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/caterpillar-preschools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2510516

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 11 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 5 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510516

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2510516). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510516)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510516)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510516)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Holybrook Centre, Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.438214,-1.026760

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holybrook Linear Park (East), under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southcote Linear Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Holy Brook School |  | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Avenue Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Thames Valley School |  | 4–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-2871850) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-ey473739) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorns Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ey493676) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Grange Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-116829) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Beansheaf Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beansheaf-community-pre-school-507892) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kennet Valley Caterpillars's Ofsted rating?

Kennet Valley Caterpillars was inspected on 11 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kennet Valley Caterpillars take?

Kennet Valley Caterpillars is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kennet Valley Caterpillars?

Kennet Valley Caterpillars is run by Caterpillar Preschools Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kennet Valley Caterpillars?

Reading Green Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kennet Valley Caterpillars?

You can call 07824 888197 and visit www.caterpillarkids.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510516)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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