# Plough Green Pre-School

Plough Green Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Johns Hall, 411 Malden Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7NY, in Worcester Park, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 52 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £50 to £80 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plough-green-pre-school-131805  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Johns Hall, 411 Malden Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7NY
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 52
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8337 1295
- Website: http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 131805

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131805

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 131805). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131805)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131805)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131805)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1386259)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £80 (£13.33 an hour) | £40 |
| 2-year-olds | £50 (£8.33 an hour) | £25 |
| 3 and over | – | £25 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/fees.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: St Johns Hall, 411 Malden Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.382847,-0.249534

- Station: Worcester Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Malden Manor, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Thames 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting. The 2024 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch and healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/fees.html)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)

### Settling in

Its website says new in-term starters are invited to one-hour Stay and Play sessions on set dates.

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/fees.html)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)

### Safety

The 2024 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/mission.html)

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete the form on the Apply Here page to join the admissions list, and the team will get back to them. Visits can be arranged by getting in touch. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cuddington Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dorchester Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Linden Bridge School |  | 4–19 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Doris Venner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doris-venner-pre-school-131807) | Good |  | 09:15–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Worcester Park Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-worcester-park-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey391760) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Garden House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-house-nursery-school-ey260484) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-ey279775) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Scallywags Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499646) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Study Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-study-nursery-2816453) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Plough Green Pre-School cost?

Plough Green Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £80 for under 2s, half day £40 for under 2s, full day £50 for 2-year-olds, half day £25 for 2-year-olds and half day £25 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Plough Green Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Plough Green Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Plough Green Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Plough Green Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Plough Green Pre-School's opening hours?

Plough Green Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Plough Green Pre-School open all year?

No. Plough Green Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Plough Green Pre-School take?

Plough Green Pre-School takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is Plough Green Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Plough Green Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 6 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Plough Green Pre-School take?

Plough Green Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Plough Green Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Plough Green Pre-School.

### What approach does Plough Green Pre-School follow?

Plough Green Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Plough Green Pre-School have outdoor space?

Plough Green Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Plough Green Pre-School support children with SEND?

Plough Green Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Plough Green Pre-School?

Worcester Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Plough Green Pre-School?

You can call 020 8337 1295 and visit www.ploughgreen-preschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131805)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ploughgreen-preschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ploughgreen-preschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Plough+Green+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJfzx7LqQJdkgRyAtbCsZVohE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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