# Shaw and Whitley Pre School

Shaw and Whitley Pre School is a sessional pre-school at The Beeches, Shaw, MELKSHAM, SN12 8EP, in Shaw, Wiltshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaw-and-whitley-pre-school-145836  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Beeches, Shaw, MELKSHAM, SN12 8EP
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01225 702945
- Website: https://shawandwhitleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 145836

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 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/16/145836

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 145836). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145836)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145836)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Beeches, Shaw, MELKSHAM, SN12 8EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388889,-2.166840

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 Wiltshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Churchfields, the Village School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| River Mead School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Melksham House School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| Aloeric Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisychain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychain-day-nursery-ey544617) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Atworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-atworth-145837) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Broughton Gifford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-gifford-preschool-ey485579) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Neston Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/neston-farm-nursery-2633937) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-ey497354) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.8 miles |
| [Queensway Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensway-chapel-nursery-ey279555) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shaw and Whitley Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shaw and Whitley Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 5 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shaw and Whitley Pre School take?

Shaw and Whitley Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shaw and Whitley Pre School?

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

### How do I contact Shaw and Whitley Pre School?

You can call 01225 702945 and visit shawandwhitleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/145836)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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