# The Good Shepherd Pre-School

The Good Shepherd Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Weaverthorpe Scout Hut, 78a Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PT, in Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-good-shepherd-pre-school-ey334654  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Weaverthorpe Scout Hut, 78a Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PT
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07971 382837
- Website: https://goodshepherdpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY334654

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/EY334654

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY334654). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334654)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334654)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334654)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Weaverthorpe Scout Hut, 78a Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.993903,-1.115957

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Overstrand Close Open Space, 0.3 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernehale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ernehale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodthorpe Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Arno Vale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Arnold View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coppice Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Weaverthorpe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weaverthorpe-pre-school-ey331098) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Killisick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/killisick-pre-school-ey412544) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherubs Mapperley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-mapperley-2637607) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mapperley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mapperley-day-nursery-ey488627) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Mapperley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mapperley-2833566) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coteswood-house-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ey480687) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Good Shepherd Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Good Shepherd Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Good Shepherd Pre-School take?

The Good Shepherd Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Good Shepherd Pre-School?

You can call 07971 382837 and visit goodshepherdpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334654)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Good+Shepherd+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJnXal6ybBeUgRCjIYbA2XpEE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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