# St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst

St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst is a sessional pre-school at The Small Village Hall, School Road, Hurst, READING, RG10 0DR, in Hurst, Wokingham. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-playgroup-hurst-148680  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Small Village Hall, School Road, Hurst, READING, RG10 0DR
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 0118 934 3677
- Website: http://www.stnicholas-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 148680

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/16/148680

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1973 (Reference 148680). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148680)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148680)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148680)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282540)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Small Village Hall, School Road, Hurst, READING, RG10 0DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.456247,-0.853247

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Dolphin School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Colleton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Woodley CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Polehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Winnersh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Waingels | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns (Colleton) Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-colleton-pre-school-2601997) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Muddy Ducks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-ducks-nursery-2498269) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading Woodley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-woodley-ey289901) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Waingels Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waingels-gardens-day-nursery-ey558061) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Greenwood Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenwood-pre-school-2812433) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Happy Hours Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-pre-school-148659) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst Good at its inspection on 23 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst take?

St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst?

Twyford is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst?

You can call 0118 934 3677 and visit www.stnicholas-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148680)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Nicholas+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ12Uq_SOEdkgRnRTy4rznb5I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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