# St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers

St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers is a sessional pre-school at St. Peters Catholic Church, Leicester Road, HINCKLEY, LE10 1LW, in Hinckley, Leicestershire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-little-explorers-ey556269  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Peters Catholic Church, Leicester Road, HINCKLEY, LE10 1LW
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07896 496403
- Website: http://littleexplorersplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556269

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556269

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY556269). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556269)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556269)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556269)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1156527)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Peters Catholic Church, Leicester Road, HINCKLEY, LE10 1LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.543715,-1.364959

- Station: Hinckley, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Argents Mead, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hollycroft Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley |  | 4–19 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Foxglove School |  | 3–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Westfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Westfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flutterbies Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbies-preschool-limited-2505727) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Smiles Hinckley Parks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiles-hinckley-parks-2523548) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kidspace St Marys Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidspace-st-marys-pre-school-2771712) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shooting Stars Nurseries Hinckley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shooting-stars-nurseries-hinckley-ey551539) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-day-nursery-223198) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Allsorts Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-nursery-school-ltd-ey476899) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers Outstanding at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers take?

St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers?

Hinckley is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers?

You can call 07896 496403 and visit littleexplorersplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556269)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.