# Orchard House Preschool

Orchard House Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 82 Park Road, Ware, SG12 0AN, in Ware, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-preschool-ey551376  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 82 Park Road, Ware, SG12 0AN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01920 486627
- Website: http://www.orchardhousepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY551376

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 2022, 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/EY551376

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY551376). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551376)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551376)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551376)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1409975)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 82 Park Road, Ware, SG12 0AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.813750,-0.040209

- Station: Ware, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wooden Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Funzese Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Middleton School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Priors Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ware-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507294) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Partou Sucklings Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sucklings-yard-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507295) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Leaside Under Fives Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaside-under-fives-kindergarten-ey446779) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Skippers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-skippers-nursery-2863036) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ware-ey500192) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Pines Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pines-pre-school-ey284024) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard House Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard House Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard House Preschool take?

Orchard House Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Orchard House Preschool?

Ware is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Orchard House Preschool?

You can call 01920 486627 and visit www.orchardhousepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551376)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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