# Gillshill Pelican Preschool

Gillshill Pelican Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Cavendish Road, Hull, HU8 0JU, in Sutton Ings, Kingston upon Hull. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillshill-pelican-preschool-509953  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cavendish Road, Hull, HU8 0JU
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01482 788170
- Website: http://www.gillshillpelicanpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 509953

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509953

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1998 (Reference 509953). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509953)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509953)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509953)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cavendish Road, Hull, HU8 0JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.772196,-0.304128

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ings Recreation ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bluebell Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: East Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bellfield park, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Hull there are about 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Neasden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tweendykes School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James' Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westcott Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Euler Academy |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Spring Cottage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sutton Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-tots-day-nursery-ey336116) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Child Dynamix Community Nursery - Savoy Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-dynamix-community-nursery-savoy-road-ey402036) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sutton-2848651) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kidz-ey356796) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [BrightStart @ Dorchester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-dorchester-ey386768) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Owls Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-ey500691) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gillshill Pelican Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gillshill Pelican Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gillshill Pelican Preschool take?

Gillshill Pelican Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Gillshill Pelican Preschool?

You can call 01482 788170 and visit www.gillshillpelicanpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509953)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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