# The St Mary's Pre-School

The St Mary's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Parish Room, Betchetts Green Road, South Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4JX, in Holmwood Corner, Surrey. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-st-marys-pre-school-ey558484  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Parish Room, Betchetts Green Road, South Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4JX
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01306 740135
- Website: http://southholmwoodpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY558484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY558484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558484)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558484)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Parish Room, Betchetts Green Road, South Holmwood, Dorking, RH5 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.189869,-0.324547

- Station: Holmwood, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Weald CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [North Holmwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-holmwood-pre-school-122675) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Capel Pre-school and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey340155) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [St Pauls Church Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-church-nursery-school-ey263569) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Dorking Westcott Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-dorking-westcott-road-ey220880) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-dorking-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542724) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Leigh Lollipops Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-lollipops-nursery-122646) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The St Mary's Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 3 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The St Mary's Pre-School take?

The St Mary's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The St Mary's Pre-School?

Holmwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The St Mary's Pre-School?

You can call 01306 740135 and visit southholmwoodpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+St+Marys+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ_W6VozLmdUgRzrLnOut5LS8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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