# Woodley Gardens Day Nursery

Woodley Gardens Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 71 Reading Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AE, in Woodley, Wokingham. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 14 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-gardens-day-nursery-ey537451  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 71 Reading Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AE
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 0118 921 9100
- Website: http://woodleygardensdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/forbury-gardens-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY537451

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537451

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY537451). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537451)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537451)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537451)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 4 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/942892)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 71 Reading Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.457243,-0.911456

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wheble Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodford Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bulmershe Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Addington School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Ambleside Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2021) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Willow Bank Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Bank Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| South Lake Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-dominics-pre-school-playgroup-153554) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Woodley Pre-School (Reading)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodley-pre-school-reading-ey559517) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thumbs-up-club-located-at-addington-school-ey401960) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ambleside Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ambleside-centre-ey284428) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Willow Bank Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-bank-pre-school-148695) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-day-nursery-ey426979) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodley Gardens Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodley Gardens Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodley Gardens Day Nursery take?

Woodley Gardens Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodley Gardens Day Nursery?

Woodley Gardens Day Nursery is run by Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Woodley Gardens Day Nursery?

Earley is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodley Gardens Day Nursery?

You can call 0118 921 9100 and visit woodleygardensdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537451)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodley+Gardens+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwwTX1--EdkgR06MINwS1Ohc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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