# The Saplings Pre-School

The Saplings Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Burnham Copse Primary School, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN, in Tadley, Hampshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-saplings-pre-school-ey333449  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burnham Copse Primary School, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: EY333449

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 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/EY333449

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY333449). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333449)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333449)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333449)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/47690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burnham Copse Primary School, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.354780,-1.152307

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wigmore Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Titherley Park Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Kestrels Mead Play Area, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bishopswood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bishopswood Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tadley Court School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tadley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Grantham Farm Montessori School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Hurst School | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tadley Under Fives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadley-under-fives-pre-school-ey345354) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tiny Town Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-town-kindergarten-509570) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Greenacre Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenacre-preschool-ey345852) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-2541709) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bo-Peeps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-day-nursery-ey266115) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Miss Polly's, The Hurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-pollys-the-hurst-nursery-110018) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Saplings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Saplings Pre-School take?

The Saplings Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY333449)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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