# River Mole Pre-School

River Mole Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Arrow & Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, ESHER, KT10 8LA, in West End, Surrey. It is registered for 54 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-mole-pre-school-ey549084  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Arrow & Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, ESHER, KT10 8LA
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01372 802419
- Website: https://rivermole.co.uk/esher/
- Ofsted URN: EY549084

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY549084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549084)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Arrow & Trefoil Hall, West End Lane, ESHER, KT10 8LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.364832,-0.378937

- Station: Hersham, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West End Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Fan Court School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Esher Church School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Burhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Milbourne Lodge School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bell Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Cranmere Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| ACS Cobham International School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flourish Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flourish-day-nursery-2699738) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pippas House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-2862758) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-and-nursery-2702178) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lilliput Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-childrens-centre-2724277) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Burwood Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwood-forest-school-2815009) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Sparrows @ Thriving Life](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparrows-thriving-life-2647928) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is River Mole Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

River Mole Pre-School was inspected on 4 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can River Mole Pre-School take?

River Mole Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to River Mole Pre-School?

Hersham is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact River Mole Pre-School?

You can call 01372 802419 and visit rivermole.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549084)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=River+Mole+Pre-school+%26+Nursery+-+Esher&query_place_id=ChIJg3THfEp1dkgRU2YQifZUooA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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