# Springwell Pre School

Springwell Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Whetstone Baptist Church, Springwell, Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6LJ, in Whetstone, Leicestershire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springwell-pre-school-2671542  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whetstone Baptist Church, Springwell, Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6LJ
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: 2671542

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, 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/16/2671542

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2671542). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671542)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671542)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671542)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whetstone Baptist Church, Springwell, Dog and Gun Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.561399,-1.180430

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oliver Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgerbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cosby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brooke House Day School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Foxfields Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Greystoke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Chain Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-ey391861) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Hunny Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunny-bear-day-nursery-ey473466) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childrens-nursery-2835341) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Blaby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-blaby-ey388572) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Badgers Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-playgroup-ey410320) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Steps Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-steps-preschool-2637065) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springwell Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Springwell Pre School Good at its inspection on 6 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Springwell Pre School take?

Springwell Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Springwell Pre School?

Narborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671542)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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