# Rocking Horse Nursery

Rocking Horse Nursery is a full-day nursery at Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ, in East Fields, West Berkshire. It is registered for 160 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-110619  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ
- Registered places: 160
- Phone: 01635 48969
- Website: http://www.rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 110619

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 July 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/16/110619

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 110619). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110619)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110619)
- Registered places: 160 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110619)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.397006,-1.307011

- Station: Newbury Racecourse, 0.1 miles
- Station: Newbury, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stroud Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Victoria Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Speenhamland School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newbury Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newbury-gardens-day-nursery-ey471120) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St. John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-511119) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Kids Newbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-newbury-ltd-ey497419) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tigers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-110634) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ladybirds Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-pre-school-2773346) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Newbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-newbury-ey233534) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rocking Horse Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Nursery take?

Rocking Horse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 160 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Nursery?

Newbury Racecourse is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Nursery?

You can call 01635 48969 and visit www.rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/110619)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rocking+Horse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ84M9STmmdkgRPC_PEoz81M8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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