# Watnall Preschool

Watnall Preschool is a full-day nursery at Victoria Institute, Main Road, Watnall, NG16 1HS, in Watnall, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watnall-preschool-253148  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victoria Institute, Main Road, Watnall, NG16 1HS
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 0115 945 8574
- Website: https://watnallpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253148

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 June 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/16/253148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1978 (Reference 253148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253148)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253148)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 May 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/566027)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victoria Institute, Main Road, Watnall, NG16 1HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.006521,-1.253315

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watnall Green, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Larkfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Larkfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gilthill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kimberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hucknall Flying High Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-253124) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kimberley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kimberley-pre-school-playgroup-253151) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2827466) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cherubs Kimberley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-kimberley-ey491327) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-holiday-club-2829657) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Phoenix Park Nursery Giltbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-park-nursery-giltbrook-2685893) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Watnall Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Watnall Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Watnall Preschool take?

Watnall Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Watnall Preschool?

You can call 0115 945 8574 and visit watnallpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253148)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Watnall+Pre+School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJUSmwC_3qeUgRy852FI9GMIc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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