# Cherry Blossom Pre School

Cherry Blossom Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St Barnabas Church, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY, in Arle, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 46 children. 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/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Barnabas Church, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY
- Registered places: 46
- Ofsted URN: 2704174

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 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/16/2704174

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2704174). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704174)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704174)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704174)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Barnabas Church, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.908106,-2.106193

- Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wharfdale Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Blenheim Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chelt Walk Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Peter's Square, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Peters Close Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hester Way Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Kids Education Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-ey556695) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-nursery-ey343475) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey376436) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-cheltenham-2832406) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cherry Blossom Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cherry Blossom Pre School Good at its inspection on 27 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cherry Blossom Pre School take?

Cherry Blossom Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cherry Blossom Pre School?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2704174)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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