# The Woodland Pre-School (Downley)

The Woodland Pre-School (Downley) is a sessional pre-school at The Guide and Scout Centre, The Woodland Pre School, Coates Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5UX, in Downley, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodland-pre-school-downley-2549311  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Guide and Scout Centre, The Woodland Pre School, Coates Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5UX
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01494 521953
- Website: http://www.thewoodlandpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2549311

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, 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/16/2549311

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2549311). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549311)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549311)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Guide and Scout Centre, The Woodland Pre School, Coates Lane, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5UX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.649073,-0.763238

- Park: Hughenden Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hughenden Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Disraeli School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Downley School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Millbrook Combined School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hughenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Godstowe Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hamilton Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Oakridge School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chiltern Hills Montessori - Moor Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiltern-hills-montessori-moor-lane-2846931) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chiltern Hills Montessori - POD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiltern-hills-montessori-pod-2846933) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chiltern Hills Montessori - TDS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiltern-hills-montessori-tds-2846934) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tot Town Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-town-nursery-ltd-116697) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hughenden Valley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hughenden-valley-pre-school-ey334473) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Buddies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-buddies-day-nursery-2573926) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Woodland Pre-School (Downley)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Woodland Pre-School (Downley) Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Woodland Pre-School (Downley) take?

The Woodland Pre-School (Downley) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Woodland Pre-School (Downley)?

High Wycombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Woodland Pre-School (Downley)?

You can call 01494 521953 and visit www.thewoodlandpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549311)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Woodland+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJm1Hx1YKKdkgRocg534-xefI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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