# The Horseshoe Community Pre-School

The Horseshoe Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Banstead Youth Centre, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2BQ, in Banstead, Surrey. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-horseshoe-community-pre-school-122744  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Banstead Youth Centre, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2BQ
- Phone: 07886 403682
- Ofsted URN: 122744

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 25 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 23 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122744

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1974 (Reference 122744). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122744)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122744)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Banstead Youth Centre, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.322218,-0.207512

- Station: Banstead, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lady Neville Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Banstead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Aberdour Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Warren Mead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Warren Mead Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nursery-banstead-2548869) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Haven Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-haven-nursery-school-122739) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Orchard Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-orchard-pre-school-2768802) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-banstead-day-nursery-and-preschool-2550643) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-122747) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Old Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-barn-day-nursery-2810842) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Horseshoe Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

The Horseshoe Community Pre-School was inspected on 25 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### What is the nearest station to The Horseshoe Community Pre-School?

Banstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Horseshoe Community Pre-School?

You can call 07886 403682.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/122744)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Horseshoe+Community+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJUaOupsHidUgRlBn5fA1bl6E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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