# Whitchurch On Thames Pre School

Whitchurch On Thames Pre School is a full-day nursery at Whitchurch Primary School, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ, in Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 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/whitchurch-on-thames-pre-school-2571742  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitchurch Primary School, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0118 984 4516
- Website: http://www.whitchurchpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2571742

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/2571742

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2571742). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571742)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571742)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571742)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitchurch Primary School, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489930,-1.082006

- Station: Pangbourne, 0.5 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pangbourne Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: The Ruth Popper 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 Oxfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Long Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Oratory Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Downsway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Denefield School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pangbourne Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pangbourne-day-nursery-ey501155) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pangbourne Valley Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pangbourne-valley-pre-school-110733) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Purley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-pre-school-2752187) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Barn Owl Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owl-day-nursery-ey396413) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welly-boot-lodge-day-nursery-2803953) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitchurch On Thames Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitchurch On Thames Pre School Good at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitchurch On Thames Pre School take?

Whitchurch On Thames Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whitchurch On Thames Pre School?

Pangbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whitchurch On Thames Pre School?

You can call 0118 984 4516 and visit www.whitchurchpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2571742)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whitchurch+On+Thames+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJNbA7z8mZdkgR_W8NFFoy_ug)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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