# Abacus Stoke Gifford

Abacus Stoke Gifford is a sessional pre-school at Stoke Gifford Baptist Church, 1 Rock Lane, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PF, in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Learning Through Play Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-stoke-gifford-2718894  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stoke Gifford Baptist Church, 1 Rock Lane, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PF
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01454 867285
- Website: http://www.abacuspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Learning Through Play Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/learning-through-play-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2718894

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, 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/16/2718894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2718894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718894)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718894)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718894)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stoke Gifford Baptist Church, 1 Rock Lane, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517151,-2.540144

- Station: Bristol Parkway, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meade Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Royal Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bailey's Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Little Stoke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Meadowbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Filton Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bradley Stoke Community School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hambrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nuffy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-day-nursery-ey552610) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-church-pre-school-and-nursery-ey364556) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Stoke Gifford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-stoke-gifford-ey289385) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorns Aviva](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-aviva-136090) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Abacus @ Baileys Court Activity Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-baileys-court-activity-centre-ey491837) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Webbs Wood Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-webbs-wood-road-2734120) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abacus Stoke Gifford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abacus Stoke Gifford Good at its inspection on 13 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abacus Stoke Gifford take?

Abacus Stoke Gifford is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Abacus Stoke Gifford?

Abacus Stoke Gifford is run by Learning Through Play Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Abacus Stoke Gifford?

Bristol Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abacus Stoke Gifford?

You can call 01454 867285 and visit www.abacuspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718894)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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