# Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch

Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch is a full-day nursery at Airthrie School, 27-29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NY, in Overton Park, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Dean Close Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-christchurch-2651879  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Airthrie School, 27-29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NY
- Registered places: 56
- Run by: [Dean Close Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dean-close-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2651879

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 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/16/2651879

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2651879). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651879)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651879)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651879)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Airthrie School, 27-29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.897644,-2.091199

- Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lansdown Crescent, 0.1 miles
- Park: Honeybourne Line Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Saint Hilda's (CLC), 0.2 miles
- Park: Pates Avenue, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chelt Walk, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Lansdown Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Close Airthrie |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dean Close Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bettridge School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Christ Church \[Cheltenham\] Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-cheltenham-pre-school-playgroup-101464) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Lansdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-lansdown-ey553141) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brightlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightlands-day-nursery-101614) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Gregorys Child Care Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-ey267801) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-ey320769) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch Good at its inspection on 21 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch take?

Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch?

Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch is run by Dean Close Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dean Close Little Trees Christchurch?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651879)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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