# Glitter Bugs Pre-School

Glitter Bugs Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Redhouse Community Centre, Frankel Avenue, Swindon, SN25 2NJ, in The Rectangle, Swindon. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glitter-bugs-pre-school-ey492857  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Redhouse Community Centre, Frankel Avenue, Swindon, SN25 2NJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07551 903573
- Website: http://www.glitterbugspre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492857

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/EY492857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492857)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492857)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Redhouse Community Centre, Frankel Avenue, Swindon, SN25 2NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.603330,-1.814300

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eastbury Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brook Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eastbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Diamond Jubilee Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eastern Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Swindon there are about 4.2 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brimble Hill Special School |  | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Orchid Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Red Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakhurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purrfect Start Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purrfect-start-pre-school-2805635) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Curious Learners Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-learners-childcare-2790681) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Haydon Meadow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haydon-meadow-pre-school-2730225) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-andrews-ridge-109121) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Happy Days Day Nursery Abbey Meads Swindon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-abbey-meads-swindon-ey560931) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Barn Owl Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owl-pre-school-2730227) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Glitter Bugs Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Glitter Bugs Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Glitter Bugs Pre-School take?

Glitter Bugs Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Glitter Bugs Pre-School?

You can call 07551 903573 and visit www.glitterbugspre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492857)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Glitter+bugs+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJGWtB0OJHcUgRMj2gVyOIVl4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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