# Goddard Park Day Care Centre

Goddard Park Day Care Centre is a full-day nursery at Goddard Park Primary School, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QN, in Eldene, Swindon. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-ey302989  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Goddard Park Primary School, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QN
- Registered places: 84
- Ofsted URN: EY302989

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 August 2022, 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/EY302989

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY302989). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302989)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302989)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302989)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Goddard Park Primary School, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557325,-1.745034

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Buckhurst Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cavendish Green Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Buckhurst Play Area, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Nyland School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2020) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eldene Preschool and Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-2861655) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-walcot-2886059) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-kingfisher-pre-school-511586) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Covingham Roundabout Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-roundabout-pre-school-ey398647) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Coleview Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coleview-pre-school-109054) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Liden Academy Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liden-academy-nursery-school-2868134) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Goddard Park Day Care Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Goddard Park Day Care Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 17 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goddard Park Day Care Centre take?

Goddard Park Day Care Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Goddard Park Day Care Centre?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302989)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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