# Pied Piper Pre-School

Pied Piper Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, THATCHAM, RG18 4QL, in Thatcham, West Berkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pied-piper-pre-school-511121  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, THATCHAM, RG18 4QL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01635 873814
- Website: https://www.piedpiperpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 511121

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, 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/16/511121

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 511121). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511121)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511121)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511121)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2009). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/203792)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, THATCHAM, RG18 4QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.403780,-1.256103

- Station: Thatcham, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Turnfields Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dunstan Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dog Exercise Area - Gated, 0.3 miles
- Park: Urquhart Park, 0.5 miles
- 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 West Berkshire there are about 2.7 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bucklebury C.E. Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dingley's Promise West Berkshire](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-west-berkshire-2861171) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Me Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-ey545549) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playmates Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-pre-school-ey395935) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Audlen House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/audlen-house-day-nursery-2793978) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thatcham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thatcham-pre-school-ey555048) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ollies-therapy-centre-and-nursery-2753532) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pied Piper Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pied Piper Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pied Piper Pre-School take?

Pied Piper Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pied Piper Pre-School?

Thatcham is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pied Piper Pre-School?

You can call 01635 873814 and visit www.piedpiperpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511121)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pied+Piper+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJd9kzSJWmdkgRcNZtH6BeiM8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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