# Crowgate Child Centre

Crowgate Child Centre is a full-day nursery at Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5PA, in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crowgate-child-centre-ey386783  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5PA
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01588 630133
- Ofsted URN: EY386783

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 September 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/EY386783

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2008 (Reference EY386783). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386783)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386783)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishops Castle Children's Centre, Oak Meadow, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.494053,-3.002070

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| The Community College, Bishop's Castle | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Churchstoke Little Explorers and after school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/churchstoke-little-explorers-and-after-school-club-sin00012399dvfn) | CIW ratings |  | 08:00–17:30 | 4.3 miles |
| [Newcastle Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newcastle-childrens-centre-224148) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Wistanstow Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wistanstow-under-fives-2575325) | Good |  |  | 7.2 miles |
| [Montgomery Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montgomery-pre-school-sin00008200qrrx) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 7.7 miles |
| [Forden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forden-pre-school-sin00015128pskr) | CIW: no ratings yet |  | 09:00–12:00 | 9.5 miles |
| [Brookfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookfield-day-nursery-sin00010752xrfm) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–17:45 | 10 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crowgate Child Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crowgate Child Centre Good at its inspection on 14 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crowgate Child Centre take?

Crowgate Child Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Crowgate Child Centre?

You can call 01588 630133.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386783)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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