# Portreath Pre School

Portreath Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Institute, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, TR16 4LP, in Portreath, Cornwall. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portreath-pre-school-102847  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Institute, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, TR16 4LP
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07527 700414
- Website: http://www.portreathpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 102847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2025, 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/16/102847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 102847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102847)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102847)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Institute, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Redruth, TR16 4LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.260963,-5.285472

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pumping Station Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Greenslade Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portreath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Illogan School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flying Start @ Illogan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-illogan-2741098) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Turtles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-turtles-nursery-2740950) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-childcare-2840227) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Treloweth Integrated Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-treloweth-integrated-neighbourhood-nursery-ey277671) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery - Cornwall College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-cornwall-college-ey426162) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Hearts Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-nursery-ey541483) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portreath Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portreath Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portreath Pre School take?

Portreath Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Portreath Pre School?

You can call 07527 700414 and visit www.portreathpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102847)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portreath+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJsdKc-sgfa0gRDk-hIR1fMaA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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