# Rectory Lane Nursery

Rectory Lane Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Easthampstead Community Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BH, in Easthampstead, Bracknell Forest. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-lane-nursery-ey459663  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Easthampstead Community Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07930 878133
- Website: http://www.rectorylanenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY459663

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459663

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY459663). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459663)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459663)
- 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/EY459663)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Easthampstead Community Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.403677,-0.755939

- Station: Bracknell, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Threshfield Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Budham Hill, 0.3 miles
- Park: Church Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Green Play Area, 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 Bracknell Forest there are about 3.1 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wildridings Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Great Hollands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Pines School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Harmans Water Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-2718079) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bramley Wood Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramley-wood-day-nursery-and-pre-school-119296) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-2855075) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Blossoms Harmanswater](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-harmanswater-ey538240) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Becca's House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccas-house-day-nursery-2834269) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [South Hill Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hill-park-pre-school-119301) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rectory Lane Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Rectory Lane Nursery was inspected on 24 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Rectory Lane Nursery take?

Rectory Lane Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rectory Lane Nursery?

Bracknell is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rectory Lane Nursery?

You can call 07930 878133 and visit www.rectorylanenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459663)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rectory+Lane+Nursery+School+Within+Community+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJL1VqXZ6AdkgRuTH7hc1kNek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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