# Pilgrims Way Pre-School

Pilgrims Way Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Leys Primary School, Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4QZ, in St Nicholas, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pilgrims-way-pre-school-ey544338  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leys Primary School, Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4QZ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01438 369519
- Ofsted URN: EY544338

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, 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/EY544338

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544338)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544338)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544338)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leys Primary School, Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.926737,-0.180199

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Nicholas Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Round Diamond Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Giles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Martins Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunbeams Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-preschool-2886504) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage Great Ashby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stevenage-great-ashby-ey239818) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bunnies Preschool (Great Ashby)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-preschool-great-ashby-ey538657) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tracks Autism](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tracks-autism-ey485394) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears - Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-forest-pre-school-2556613) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears Day Care and Forest Pre School - Hampson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-day-care-and-forest-pre-school-hampson-2872848) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pilgrims Way Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pilgrims Way Pre-School Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pilgrims Way Pre-School take?

Pilgrims Way Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Pilgrims Way Pre-School?

You can call 01438 369519.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544338)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pilgrims+Way+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ4Vj-UAUudkgRCO_bcSNk3YY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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