# Into-Play @ The Quays

Into-Play @ The Quays is a full-day nursery at 24 Llanthony Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5HQ, in High Orchard, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Into Play Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-play-the-quays-ey451292  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24 Llanthony Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5HQ
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01452 413131
- Website: http://www.intoplay.co.uk/
- Run by: [Into Play Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/into-play-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY451292

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 10 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451292

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2013 (Reference EY451292). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451292)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451292)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451292)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24 Llanthony Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.862559,-2.256403

- Station: Gloucester, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The King's School, Gloucester |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Edward Jenner School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Al Ashraf Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Widden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [My Ohana Nursery Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-gloucester-ey483799) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Family Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-haven-101760) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hugo and Holly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugo-and-holly-day-nursery-ey275595) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-gloucester-ey542831) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Jelly Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-bears-day-nursery-ey556243) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempsted-playgroup-and-toddlers-101762) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Into-Play @ The Quays's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Into-Play @ The Quays Requires improvement at its inspection on 10 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Into-Play @ The Quays take?

Into-Play @ The Quays is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Into-Play @ The Quays?

Into-Play @ The Quays is run by Into Play Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Into-Play @ The Quays?

Gloucester is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Into-Play @ The Quays?

You can call 01452 413131 and visit www.intoplay.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451292)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Into-Play+At+The+Quays&query_place_id=ChIJT33dpGgGcUgRRb4FCkxP2wU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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