# Paddocks Pre-School

Paddocks Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Paddock Road, Wallingford, OX10 9LT, in Winterbrook, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddocks-pre-school-133711  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Paddock Road, Wallingford, OX10 9LT
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01491 825333
- Website: https://www.paddockspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 133711

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133711

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 133711). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133711)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133711)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133711)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 July 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/272490)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Paddock Road, Wallingford, OX10 9LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595867,-1.127486

- Station: Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway), 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Kine Croft, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hithercroft park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Riverside Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bull Croft play area, 0.4 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 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Fir Tree Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School , Wallingford | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Treehouse School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cholsey Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Wallingford School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddler Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-2881462) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-2579585) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Duchess Nursery Wallingford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duchess-nursery-wallingford-2878956) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Super Strike Fir Tree Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-strike-fir-tree-holiday-camp-2558545) | Met |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Elizabeth House Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elizabeth-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-2799637) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Puddleduck Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleduck-nursery-ey308572) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Paddocks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Paddocks Pre-School was inspected on 20 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Paddocks Pre-School take?

Paddocks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Paddocks Pre-School?

Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Paddocks Pre-School?

You can call 01491 825333 and visit www.paddockspreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133711)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paddocks+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJWU7SqeOVdkgRR7m-WC_1Rlw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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