# Ladybirds Pre-school

Ladybirds Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Ladybirds Pre School, St. Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, SALISBURY, SP1 3PN, in Bishopdown, Wiltshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-145917  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ladybirds Pre School, St. Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, SALISBURY, SP1 3PN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01722 502234
- Website: http://www.ladybirdspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 145917

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, 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/16/145917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 145917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145917)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145917)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ladybirds Pre School, St. Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Road, SALISBURY, SP1 3PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.083103,-1.795888

- Station: Salisbury, 1.0 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Castle Hill Country Park, 0.4 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 Wiltshire 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter House Special School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Leehurst Swan School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Greentrees Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St. Marks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-pre-school-ey457663) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Finkley Hudson's Field Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finkley-hudsons-field-nursery-and-preschool-2739746) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-salisbury-ey559058) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bishopdown Farm Community Preschool & Farm Friends](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopdown-farm-community-preschool-and-farm-friends-ey497938) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-ey400434) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [South Hills City Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-city-nursery-ey473420) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Pre-school Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ladybirds Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Pre-school?

Salisbury is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybirds Pre-school?

You can call 01722 502234 and visit www.ladybirdspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145917)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJkdXpFVbpc0gRGtx-OnT7uSk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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