# Purley Pre School

Purley Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Long Lane Primary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YG, in Purley on Thames, West Berkshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-pre-school-2752187  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Long Lane Primary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YG
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07504 831149
- Website: http://purleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2752187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 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/16/2752187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2752187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752187)
- 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/16/2752187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1098966)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Long Lane Primary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.477703,-1.052776

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brookfields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2019) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Downsway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barn Owl Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owl-day-nursery-ey396413) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welly-boot-lodge-day-nursery-2803953) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fledglings Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-lodge-2496408) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Pangbourne Valley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pangbourne-valley-pre-school-110733) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Badgers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Purley Pre School Good at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### What is the nearest station to Purley Pre School?

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purley Pre School?

You can call 07504 831149 and visit purleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purley+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJyY3Z05GZdkgRuvPXU28jDuo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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