# Kingsclere Preschool

Kingsclere Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Scout Hut, Strokins Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5RH, in Kingsclere, Hampshire. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsclere-preschool-2758866  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Scout Hut, Strokins Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5RH
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01635 299566
- Website: https://www.kingsclerepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2758866

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 May 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 | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758866

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2758866). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758866)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758866)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758866)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1795332)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hut, Strokins Road, Kingsclere, Newbury, RG20 5RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.327687,-1.242881

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kingsclere Holding Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Kingsclere Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Fieldgate Centre Playfield, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Strokins Road Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Kingsclere CE Primary School Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsclere Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Cheam School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jiminy Crickets Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jiminy-crickets-pre-school-507959) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Tots Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nurseries-ltd-ey487629) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Woodlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-ey349271) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Miss Polly's, The Hurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-pollys-the-hurst-nursery-110018) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Burghclere Preschool and Toddler Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burghclere-preschool-and-toddler-group-110412) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedars-boot-farm-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey219924) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kingsclere Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Kingsclere Preschool was inspected on 8 May 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kingsclere Preschool take?

Kingsclere Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kingsclere Preschool?

You can call 01635 299566 and visit www.kingsclerepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758866)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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