# Hester Way Children Centre Nursery

Hester Way Children Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hester Way Children Centre, Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 0ES, in Arle, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Aspire Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hester Way Children Centre, Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 0ES
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01242 222490
- Run by: [Aspire Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aspire-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY474920

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, 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/EY474920

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY474920). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474920)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474920)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hester Way Children Centre, Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 0ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.910366,-2.110198

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blenheim Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chelt Walk Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wharfdale Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Spring Fields Park Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: George Readings Play Area, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherry Blossom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey376436) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-cheltenham-2832406) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-nursery-ey343475) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Kids Education Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-ey556695) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hester Way Children Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hester Way Children Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hester Way Children Centre Nursery take?

Hester Way Children Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hester Way Children Centre Nursery?

Hester Way Children Centre Nursery is run by Aspire Foundation, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hester Way Children Centre Nursery?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hester Way Children Centre Nursery?

You can call 01242 222490.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474920)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hesters+Way+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJHzjx4WYbcUgRLqxP4bcmxag)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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