# Willow Bank Pre-School

Willow Bank Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Duffield Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RW, in Woodley, Wokingham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-bank-pre-school-148695  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Duffield Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RW
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0118 927 2338
- Website: http://willowbankpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 148695

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, 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/16/148695

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 148695). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148695)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148695)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148695)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282806)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Duffield Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.461604,-0.895144

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashenbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Ashenbury Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Enstone Road Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Alderwood Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wokingham there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Willow Bank Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodley CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sonning Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Ambleside Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rivermead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waingels Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waingels-gardens-day-nursery-ey558061) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodley Pre-School (Reading)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-reading-ey559517) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading Woodley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-woodley-ey289901) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-dominics-pre-school-playgroup-153554) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ambleside Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ambleside-centre-ey284428) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-gardens-day-nursery-ey537451) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Bank Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Bank Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Bank Pre-School take?

Willow Bank Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Bank Pre-School?

Twyford is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Bank Pre-School?

You can call 0118 927 2338 and visit willowbankpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148695)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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