# Norcot Early Years Centre

Norcot Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at 82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6UB, in Tilehurst, Reading. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norcot-early-years-centre-ey257099  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6UB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0118 937 5577
- Website: https://www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY257099

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/EY257099

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY257099). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257099)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257099)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257099)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465866,-1.023783

- Station: Tilehurst, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: McIlroy Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Arthur Newbery Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Arthur Newbery Children's Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Reading there are about 3.6 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ranikhet Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Badgers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fledglings Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-lodge-2496408) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Victoria Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-pre-school-116836) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery (Reading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-reading-limited-2835310) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Norcot Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Norcot Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Norcot Early Years Centre take?

Norcot Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Norcot Early Years Centre?

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Norcot Early Years Centre?

You can call 0118 937 5577 and visit www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257099)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Norcot+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJAaksfsybdkgRRCuZaYL3DTk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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