# Giant Steps Nursery

Giant Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at Giant Steps Nursery, Breamore Road, Downton, SALISBURY, SP5 3HN, in Wick, Wiltshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Giant Steps (Yexley) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-nursery-ey406353  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Giant Steps Nursery, Breamore Road, Downton, SALISBURY, SP5 3HN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01725 511138
- Website: http://www.giantstepsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Giant Steps (Yexley) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/giant-steps-yexley-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY406353

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, 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/EY406353

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2010 (Reference EY406353). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406353)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406353)
- 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/EY406353)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/262720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Giant Steps Nursery, Breamore Road, Downton, SALISBURY, SP5 3HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.990560,-1.756900

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Bonvalot Memorial Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Downton Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Downton Moot, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Wick Lane Playground, 0.2 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downton CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Trafalgar School at Downton | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Giant Steps on The Borough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giant-steps-on-the-borough-2792673) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Odstock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-odstock-ey473801) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fordingbridge-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2707009) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Alderbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alderbury-preschool-ey489532) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Tops Salisbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-salisbury-ey546902) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Fordingbridge Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-fordingbridge-limited-2858676) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Giant Steps Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Giant Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Giant Steps Nursery take?

Giant Steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Giant Steps Nursery?

Giant Steps Nursery is run by Giant Steps (Yexley) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Giant Steps Nursery?

You can call 01725 511138 and visit www.giantstepsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406353)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giant+Steps+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9ReOuTeTc0gR0uVpmN3PYyM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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