# The Orchard Community Pre-School

The Orchard Community Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Orchard Community Pre School, 17a Elmside, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5EG, in Milford, Surrey. It is registered for 52 children. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-community-pre-school-2834858  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Orchard Community Pre School, 17a Elmside, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5EG
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01483 427493
- Website: http://www.theorchardpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2834858

## 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 April 2025 (Reference 2834858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/177384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Orchard Community Pre School, 17a Elmside, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.171696,-0.645644

- Station: Milford (Surrey), 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Hilary's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Barrow Hills School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Moss Lane School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey551273) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Acorns Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-nursery-school-ey231141) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Bell House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bell-house-nursery-ey445043) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Castle Nursery and Preschool Guardian House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-guardian-house-2883654) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [N Family Club Godalming](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-godalming-2720452) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Goslings Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-goslings-nursery-school-2496414) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Orchard Community Pre-School take?

The Orchard Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

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

Milford (Surrey) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01483 427493 and visit www.theorchardpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2834858)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orchard+Community+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJhVW1BATOdUgRL6ZO3sSnjfE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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