# Finlay Nursery

Finlay Nursery is a full-day nursery at Finlay Childrens Centre, Tredworth Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6TL, in Robinswood, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Barnardo's.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finlay-nursery-ey539415  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Finlay Childrens Centre, Tredworth Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6TL
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01452 530312
- Website: https://glosfamilycentres.org.uk/
- Run by: [Barnardo's](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnardos)
- Ofsted URN: EY539415

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 17 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 22 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY539415). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Finlay Childrens Centre, Tredworth Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.847837,-2.229355

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heron Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Robinswood Hill Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Birch Avenue Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: White City Adventure Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Al Ashraf Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mighty Oaks Little Acorns Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-little-acorns-ltd-ey556784) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twin-gables-day-nursery-ltd-101522) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-secret-garden-nursery-tredworth-2667057) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-2723500) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-gloucester-ey542831) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Abbeydale Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeydale-playgroup-2705768) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Finlay Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Finlay Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Finlay Nursery take?

Finlay Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Finlay Nursery?

Finlay Nursery is run by Barnardo's, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Finlay Nursery?

Gloucester is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Finlay Nursery?

You can call 01452 530312 and visit glosfamilycentres.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539415)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Finlay+Family+%26+Children+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJMzZuW3UGcUgRY2e2GCFw6GA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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