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Broughton Pre-School

Ofsted: Strong standard·King George V Playing Fields, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JA · Lancashire
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Broughton Pre-School, established in 1992, is a childcare setting in Preston for children aged 2 to 4 years. It has consistently maintained high standards, as reflected in its "Good" Ofsted rating from the latest inspection on January 19, 2026.

The setting is known for fostering strong attachments between children and staff, with children confidently communicating and developing independence. The curriculum is highly flexible and responsive to children's individual needs and curiosities, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make excellent progress.

Staff are enthusiastic and dedicated, providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to lead their own play, make choices, and understand their emotions. The pre-school prioritises children's personal, social, and emotional development, creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where every child's voice is valued.

Our ethos

Broughton Pre-School's educational philosophy centres on 'Learning through play' within a safe and secure outdoor environment, valuing inclusivity and strong home-school partnerships. They aim to provide a motivating and nurturing space where all children feel valued, supported by their high standards and commitment to professional development, as evidenced by their awards and Ofsted rating.

What it's like

Children at Broughton Pre-School make excellent progress, communicate confidently, and develop strong attachments with staff who act as positive role models. The curriculum is focused on individual children, responsive to their curiosity, and adapted to meet their unique needs, including those with SEND. Children are encouraged to be part of the setting and know their voice counts, fostering confidence and independence.

Excellent progressConfident communicatorsNurturing interactionsIndividualised curriculumStrong staff team

Pricing & funding

This nursery offers flexible care with various session options throughout the day, including breakfast, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, and after-school sessions. Parents can combine sessions to suit their needs, though a minimum of two sessions per week is recommended.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Breakfast session£5.00 / session
  • Morning session£13.25 / session
  • Lunch time session£5.30 / session
  • Afternoon session£13.25 / session
  • After school care£10.00 / session

Good to know

  • Flexible session combinations available to suit family needs.
  • Minimum recommendation of two sessions per week for child benefit.
  • Sessions span from 7:45am to 5:30pm daily.

Key facts

Session types

Breakfast (7.45am-9am), Morning (9am-11.30am), Lunch time (11.30am-12.30pm), Afternoon (12.30pm-3pm), After school care (3pm-5.30pm)

Opening hours

7.45am – 5.30pm

Age range

2 years old to statutory school age

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Broughton Pre-School

Last inspected 19 January 2026 · Elisia Lee

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children at Broughton Pre-School make excellent progress, communicate confidently, and develop strong attachments with staff who act as positive role models. The curriculum is focused on individual children, responsive to their curiosity, and adapted to meet their unique needs, including those with SEND. Children are encouraged to be part of the setting and know their voice counts, fostering confidence and independence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make excellent progress through the curriculum and are confident communicators.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
  • Interactions between children and staff are extremely caring and nurturing.
  • Staff are very positive role models and have high expectations for every child.
  • Leaders have developed a curriculum that is focused on the individual child, is responsive to their curiosity and gives children opportunities to realise their potential.
  • The setting has a low staff turnover and staff work exceptionally well as a close-knit team.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards.
  • 2Leaders and those responsible for governance should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.
Inspection #10129245 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve exceptionally well from their starting points, building confidence, interacting with peers, and leading their own play. Teaching opportunities are differentiated to support every child, including those with SEND, and staff rigorously assess progress to tailor the curriculum. Staff welcome external professionals to support children with SEND and make reasonable adjustments to create an inclusive environment. Leaders have also ensured staff have attended training to support children with special educational needs/and or disabilities to offer targeted support.

EAL / language support

Staff work hard to support children who speak English as an additional language, valuing their cultural heritage and all languages.

Inspection history

Date: November 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Outstanding
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • November 2011Outstanding

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