# The Lodge Day Nursery

The Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 85 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP, in Southcote, Reading. It is registered for 39 children. It is run by Reading Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-2871850  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 85 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP
- Registered places: 39
- Run by: [Reading Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/reading-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: 2871850

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2871850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871850)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871850)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/280696)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 85 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.442139,-1.012360

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Southcote Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Prospect Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Reading Society of Model Engineers, 0.4 miles
- Park: Holybrook Linear Park (East), 0.4 miles
- 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 Reading there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Holy Brook School |  | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Horizons Ap Academy |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grange Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-116829) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-ey473739) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kennet Valley Caterpillars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennet-valley-caterpillars-2510516) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Dragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-ey263914) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-in-association-with-ymca-reading-ey490519) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Lodge Day Nursery take?

The Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Lodge Day Nursery?

The Lodge Day Nursery is run by Reading Borough Council, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Lodge Day Nursery?

Reading Green Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871850)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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