# Little John's Pre-school

Little John's Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at St John the Baptist Church Rooms, 4a Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AD, in Clarendon Park, Leicester. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-johns-pre-school-2771275  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St John the Baptist Church Rooms, 4a Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AD
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07939 132440
- Ofsted URN: 2771275

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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/16/2771275

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2771275). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771275)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771275)
- 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/16/2771275)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John the Baptist Church Rooms, 4a Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.617611,-1.113815

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarendon Park Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary’s Triangle, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Clarendon Park Road Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 Leicester there are about 4.4 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 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Leicester Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Leicester Islamic Academy |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Land of Learning Primary School |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Evington Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Montessori Stoneygate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-montessori-stoneygate-2688104) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-226963) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [LIA Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lia-gems-ey487667) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Love 2 Learn Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-2-learn-nursery-limited-2687207) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Little Hearts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hearts-ey549456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-and-preschool-2637831) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little John's Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Little John's Pre-school was inspected on 21 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Little John's Pre-school take?

Little John's Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little John's Pre-school?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little John's Pre-school?

You can call 07939 132440.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2771275)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+John%E2%80%99s+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJsTiT7jNhd0gRNRxDJO-oV50)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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