# St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney

St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney is a sessional pre-school at Dorney Village Hall, Off Meadow Way, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, SL6 0DS, in Dorney Reach, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 35 children. It is run by St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicolas-playgroup-dorney-2882976  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dorney Village Hall, Off Meadow Way, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, SL6 0DS
- Registered places: 35
- Run by: [St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-nicolas-playgroup-taplow-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 2882976

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2882976). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882976)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882976)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882976)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1997853)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dorney Village Hall, Off Meadow Way, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, SL6 0DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.507281,-0.679964

- 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 Buckinghamshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorney School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Forest Bridge School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Braywick Court School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Lent Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Cippenham Village Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Holyport CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Cippenham School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Muddy Me](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-muddy-me-2811899) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Red Hen Preschool Bray](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-red-hen-preschool-bray-2883695) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Taplow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-taplow-ey463559) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Silchester Manor Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-silchester-manor-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441759) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Patchwork Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patchwork-montessori-nursery-ey461527) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Always Growing Cippenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/always-growing-cippenham-2790872) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney take?

St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney?

St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney is run by St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicolas Playgroup Dorney?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882976)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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