# Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting

Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting is a full-day nursery at The Old School Building, Church Lane, Guiting Power, CHELTENHAM, GL54 5TX, in Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Cotswold Montessori Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotswold-montessori-guiting-2547622  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School Building, Church Lane, Guiting Power, CHELTENHAM, GL54 5TX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01451 604854
- Website: https://www.cotswoldmontessori.co.uk/contact-and-locations
- Run by: [Cotswold Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cotswold-montessori-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2547622

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2547622

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2547622). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2547622)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2547622)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2547622)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1566900)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Building, Church Lane, Guiting Power, CHELTENHAM, GL54 5TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.920707,-1.863753

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Guiting Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 2.0 miles |
| Cold Aston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 3.7 miles |
| Isbourne Valley School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 4.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Condicote Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/condicote-playgroup-ey225776) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Hailes Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hailes-barn-day-nursery-2859103) |  |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Mini Vip's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-vips-childcare-ey499598) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Bourton-On-The-Water Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bourton-on-the-water-day-nursery-ey500042) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Mini Vip's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-vips-pre-school-2882116) |  |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Toddington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddington-day-nursery-2652702) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting take?

Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting?

Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting is run by Cotswold Montessori Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting?

You can call 01451 604854 and visit www.cotswoldmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2547622)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cotswold+Montessori+Preschool+%26+Daycare%2C+Guiting+Power&query_place_id=ChIJica3fgIccUgRHd6SZeU2Y6I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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