# Western Elms Nursery

Western Elms Nursery is a full-day nursery at 59 Western Elms Avenue, READING, RG30 2AL, in Coley, Reading. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/western-elms-nursery-ey295050  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 59 Western Elms Avenue, READING, RG30 2AL
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 0118 957 2146
- Website: http://www.westernelmsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY295050

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 21 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 8 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295050

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY295050). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295050)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295050)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295050)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/280573)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 59 Western Elms Avenue, READING, RG30 2AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453721,-0.992321

- Station: Reading West, 0.2 miles
- Station: Reading, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beresford Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Village Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Harrow Court Green Space, 0.4 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 Reading there are about 3.6 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oxford Road Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Horizons Ap Academy |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wilson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Civitas Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pine-rivers-kindergarten-ltd-ey481683) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey349641) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bees Knees Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey260405) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-in-association-with-ymca-reading-ey490519) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkeley-gardens-day-nursery-ey425243) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Dragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-ey263914) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Western Elms Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Western Elms Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Western Elms Nursery take?

Western Elms Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Western Elms Nursery?

Reading West is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Western Elms Nursery?

You can call 0118 957 2146 and visit www.westernelmsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295050)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Western+Elms+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT_Et7gmbdkgRSIf-PqJf5fY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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