# Hardwicke Early Years

Hardwicke Early Years is a full-day nursery at Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, Poplar Way, Gloucester, GL2 4QG, in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire. 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardwicke-early-years-2592620  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, Poplar Way, Gloucester, GL2 4QG
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2592620

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/2592620

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2592620). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592620)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592620)
- 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/16/2592620)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1154954)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, Poplar Way, Gloucester, GL2 4QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.816058,-2.290854

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fieldcourt Drive Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fishers Meadow Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Field Court Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Beech Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hunts Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Waterwells Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Monsters Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monsters-childcare-ey535834) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Barbar Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-ltd-ey555413) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Beech Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-green-nursery-2649545) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Enchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanting-childcare-quedgeley-ltd-2861054) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Enchanting Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanting-childcare-2525198) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-quedgeley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2652979) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hardwicke Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hardwicke Early Years Good at its inspection on 10 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hardwicke Early Years take?

Hardwicke Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592620)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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