# St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup

St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Western Avenue, Woodley, RG5 3BH, in Woodley, Wokingham. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-dominics-pre-school-playgroup-153554  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Western Avenue, Woodley, RG5 3BH
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0118 927 2460
- Website: http://www.stdominicspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 153554

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, 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/16/153554

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1986 (Reference 153554). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153554)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153554)
- 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/16/153554)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Western Avenue, Woodley, RG5 3BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.459027,-0.908060

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodford Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wheble Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Wokingham there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Ambleside Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Willow Bank Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Willow Bank Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Addington School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sonning Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-gardens-day-nursery-ey537451) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodley Pre-School (Reading)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-reading-ey559517) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ambleside Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ambleside-centre-ey284428) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Willow Bank Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-bank-pre-school-148695) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thumbs-up-club-located-at-addington-school-ey401960) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holme Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holme-park-day-nursery-ey339360) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup take?

St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup?

Earley is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup?

You can call 0118 927 2460 and visit www.stdominicspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153554)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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