# First Step Pre-School Ltd

First Step Pre-School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Crossways Infants, Knapp Road, Thornbury, BRISTOL, BS35 2HQ, in Sibland, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-pre-school-ltd-ey345348  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crossways Infants, Knapp Road, Thornbury, BRISTOL, BS35 2HQ
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01454 867283
- Website: http://www.firststeppre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY345348

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 2021, 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/EY345348

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY345348). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345348)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345348)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345348)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crossways Infants, Knapp Road, Thornbury, BRISTOL, BS35 2HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.610254,-2.509736

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Streamleaze, 0.4 miles
- Park: Oakleaze Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Siblands School |  | 2–19 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Crossways Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Crossways Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Requires improvement (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gillingstool Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Manorbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Two Bridges Academy |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-thornbury-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey414936) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Teddies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-teddies-pre-school-136063) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Days Day Nursery Thornbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-thornbury-ey542365) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Thornbury Nest Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornbury-nest-day-nursery-and-preschool-2855876) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd - Alveston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natural-choice-nurseries-ltd-alveston-ey336299) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [St Helen's Preschool Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-preschool-little-stars-2645522) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Step Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Step Pre-School Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Step Pre-School Ltd take?

First Step Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact First Step Pre-School Ltd?

You can call 01454 867283 and visit www.firststeppre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345348)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Step+Pre-school+Crossways&query_place_id=ChIJAfRVxX2XcUgROLPs-g3joHk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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