# Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery

Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6XY, in Purley on Thames, West Berkshire. It is registered for 21 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welly-boot-lodge-day-nursery-2803953  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6XY
- Registered places: 21
- Ofsted URN: 2803953

## 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 August 2024 (Reference 2803953). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803953)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803953)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803953)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1800763)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6XY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.471524,-1.055927

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 West Berkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Brookfields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2019) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Long Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Purley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-pre-school-2752187) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Barn Owl Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owl-day-nursery-ey396413) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fledglings Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-lodge-2496408) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Badgers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fledglings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-day-nursery-ey255805) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery take?

Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery?

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803953)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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