# Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd

Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd is a full-day nursery at Plot E, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT, in Amesbury, Wiltshire. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Wind in the Willows Pre-School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-preschool-ltd-2519751  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Plot E, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01980 258428
- Website: https://windinthewillowspre.school/
- Run by: [Wind in the Willows Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wind-in-the-willows-pre-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2519751

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 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:

- 3 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 12 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2519751). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Plot E, Shears Drive, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.163480,-1.765258

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southmill Hill Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harvard Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Great Amber Way Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Raleigh Crescent Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Dunford Close Park, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Archer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| King's Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Stonehenge School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [RAFA Kidz Boscombe Down](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-boscombe-down-2782630) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Parsonage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-parsonage-ey448282) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery Amesbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-amesbury-2805672) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Finkley Amesbury Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finkley-amesbury-nursery-and-pre-school-2519685) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-under-fives-2861036) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Haig Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haig-day-nursery-ey241696) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd take?

Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd?

Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd is run by Wind in the Willows Pre-School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Wind In The Willows Preschool Ltd?

You can call 01980 258428 and visit windinthewillowspre.school.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519751)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wind+in+The+Willows&query_place_id=ChIJO2aPEGHvc0gRRZ93VrbK8VQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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