# Inquisitive Minds Upham Road

Inquisitive Minds Upham Road is a sessional pre-school at Sea Cadets, Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DH, in Walcot West, Swindon. It is registered for 34 children. It is run by Tips4choices Cic.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inquisitive-minds-upham-road-2889688  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sea Cadets, Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DH
- Registered places: 34
- Run by: [Tips4choices Cic](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tips4choices-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2889688

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2889688). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889688)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889688)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889688)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sea Cadets, Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.556138,-1.770730

- Station: Swindon, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lawns Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Spring Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Eastern Avenue Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Euclid Street Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Dudmore Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mountford Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-walcot-2886059) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Trees Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-trees-day-care-nursery-109128) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [King William Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-william-playgroup-109074) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Croft Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-playgroup-109058) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clifton Street Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-street-pre-school-508006) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [North Star Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-star-nursery-ltd-109123) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Inquisitive Minds Upham Road take?

Inquisitive Minds Upham Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Inquisitive Minds Upham Road?

Inquisitive Minds Upham Road is run by Tips4choices Cic, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Inquisitive Minds Upham Road?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2889688)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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