# Flying Start Nursery and Preschool

Flying Start Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Gloucester House, Market Place, FAIRFORD, GL7 4AB, in Fairford, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-and-preschool-ey417791  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gloucester House, Market Place, FAIRFORD, GL7 4AB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01285 711711
- Website: http://www.fairfordnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY417791

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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/EY417791

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY417791). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417791)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417791)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417791)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/22294)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gloucester House, Market Place, FAIRFORD, GL7 4AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.707789,-1.781036

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Walnut Tree Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Coln House School River Bank Project, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Oxpens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Farmor's School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lechlade Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lechlade-little-learners-101484) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Manor Farm Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-farm-nursery-ltd-2537413) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Pippa's Barn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-barn-preschool-ey548794) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Cricklade Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cricklade-manor-nursery-2886663) |  |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Thames Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thames-pre-school-199398) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Cricklade Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cricklade-preschool-playgroup-ey426355) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Flying Start Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Flying Start Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Flying Start Nursery and Preschool take?

Flying Start Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Flying Start Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01285 711711 and visit www.fairfordnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417791)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flying+Start+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHX6SQ_84cUgRkQEes6sgGIw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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