# Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School

Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St. Pauls Church Centre, Lovell Close, Covingham, SN3 5BT, in Covingham, Swindon. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-kingfisher-pre-school-511586  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Pauls Church Centre, Lovell Close, Covingham, SN3 5BT
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01793 434221
- Website: https://www.covinghamkingfisherpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 511586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, 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/16/511586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 511586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511586)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511586)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Pauls Church Centre, Lovell Close, Covingham, SN3 5BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.564333,-1.730611

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Melford Walk Play Area, 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 Swindon there are about 4.2 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2020) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nyland School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Colebrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Covingham Roundabout Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-roundabout-pre-school-ey398647) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Coleview Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coleview-pre-school-109054) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eldene Preschool and Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-2861655) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Goddard Park Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-ey302989) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Trees Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-trees-day-care-nursery-ey465770) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Poplars Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-day-care-nursery-ey337327) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School Good at its inspection on 12 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School take?

Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School?

You can call 01793 434221 and visit www.covinghamkingfisherpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511586)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Covingham+Kingfisher+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJce2R3IxFcUgRdHVh1sXpnTo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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