# Broughton Gifford Preschool

Broughton Gifford Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Broughton Gifford Preschool, St Mary's School, The Street, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8PR, in Broughton Gifford, Wiltshire. It is registered for 20 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broughton-gifford-preschool-ey485579  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Broughton Gifford Preschool, St Mary's School, The Street, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8PR
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01225 782638
- Website: http://www.broughtongiffordpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY485579

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/EY485579

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2015 (Reference EY485579). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485579)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485579)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485579)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/949844)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Broughton Gifford Preschool, St Mary's School, The Street, Broughton Gifford, SN12 8PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.368283,-2.174886

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Aloeric Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Melksham House School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Shaw CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holt Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holt-pre-school-ey476801) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–20:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Shaw and Whitley Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shaw-and-whitley-pre-school-145836) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Atworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-atworth-145837) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumpers-nursery-at-canberra-melksham-2824366) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Daisychain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychain-day-nursery-ey544617) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery (Melksham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-melksham-ltd-2676717) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Broughton Gifford Preschool's opening hours?

Broughton Gifford Preschool opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Broughton Gifford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broughton Gifford Preschool Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broughton Gifford Preschool take?

Broughton Gifford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Broughton Gifford Preschool?

Melksham is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Broughton Gifford Preschool?

You can call 01225 782638 and visit www.broughtongiffordpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485579)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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