# Shobdon Arches Pre-School

Shobdon Arches Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Shobdon Village Hall, Shobdon, LEOMINSTER, HR6 9LX, in Shobdon, Herefordshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shobdon-arches-pre-school-ey391471  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Shobdon Village Hall, Shobdon, LEOMINSTER, HR6 9LX
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01568 708386
- Website: https://www.lustonshobdonfederation.org.uk/Luston/Shobdon-Arches-Preschool/
- Ofsted URN: EY391471

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, 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/EY391471

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY391471). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391471)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391471)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391471)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Shobdon Village Hall, Shobdon, LEOMINSTER, HR6 9LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.251016,-2.881971

- 2 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shobdon Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingsland Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsland-pre-school-ey321131) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Lucton School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucton-school-nursery-ey289937) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Dilwyn Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dilwyn-playgroup-ey500632) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Bargates Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bargates-childrens-centre-223498) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Presteigne Little People](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/presteigne-little-people-sin00006137) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 6.0 miles |
| [Honey Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-bees-day-nursery-ey396535) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shobdon Arches Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Shobdon Arches Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shobdon Arches Pre-School take?

Shobdon Arches Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shobdon Arches Pre-School?

You can call 01568 708386 and visit www.lustonshobdonfederation.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391471)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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