# Coalway Early Years

Coalway Early Years is a sessional pre-school at 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL, in Coalway, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coalway-early-years-101701  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01594 839436
- Website: https://www.coalwayearlyyears.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101701

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, 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/16/101701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1997 (Reference 101701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101701)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101701)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.790481,-2.600544

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's C of E Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ellwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Five Acres High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-coalway-2679208) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2496951) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-of-dean-childrens-opportunity-centre-101592) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Berry Hill Under 5's Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-under-5s-group-ey449671) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ellwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellwood-nursery-2642919) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Berryhill Under Fives Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berryhill-under-fives-group-2862433) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Coalway Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Coalway Early Years Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Coalway Early Years take?

Coalway Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Coalway Early Years?

You can call 01594 839436 and visit www.coalwayearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101701)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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