# Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd

Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd is a full-day nursery at Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Reading, RG4 9BT, in Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 28 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-sonning-common-ltd-ey273422  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Reading, RG4 9BT
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 0118 972 2196
- Website: https://littlebirchesnursery.co.uk/sonning-common/
- Ofsted URN: EY273422

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, 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/EY273422

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY273422). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273422)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273422)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273422)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272441)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Reading, RG4 9BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.515859,-1.008548

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidmore End Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sonning Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bishopswood School |  | 2–16 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Peppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Aurora Rowan School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingfisher Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-kindergarten-ey545400) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Petals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-day-nursery-2821775) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sonning Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sonning-common-pre-school-403386) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Peapods Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-nursery-school-ey455468) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Checkendon Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/checkendon-pre-school-ey491472) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Highmoor Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highmoor-nursery-school-ey433900) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd take?

Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd?

You can call 0118 972 2196 and visit littlebirchesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273422)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Birches+Nursery+Sonning+Common&query_place_id=ChIJnfMqA_-RdkgRZ89UYcd6hGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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