# Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery

Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW, in St Peter's, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Aspire Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gardners-lane-children-centre-nursery-ey474932  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [Aspire Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aspire-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY474932

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, 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/EY474932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2014 (Reference EY474932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474932)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474932)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gardners Lane Children's Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.913039,-2.087131

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elmfield Playing Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wymans Brook Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pittville Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Honeybourne Line Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Peters Close Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Elmfield Play Area, under 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Swindon Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Kids Education Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-ey556695) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mary Godwin Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-godwin-under-fives-101496) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Swindon Village Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-village-early-years-2808547) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Gregorys Child Care Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-ey267801) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-ey320769) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery take?

Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery?

Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery is run by Aspire Foundation, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery?

Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474932)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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