# Lindens Early Years

Lindens Early Years is a sessional pre-school at The Lindens, Lower Street, Stroud, GL5 2HT, in Stroud Hill, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-early-years-2609702  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Lindens, Lower Street, Stroud, GL5 2HT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01453 762526
- Website: https://www.thelindens.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2609702

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 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/16/2609702

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2609702). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609702)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609702)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609702)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1279997)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lindens, Lower Street, Stroud, GL5 2HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.743419,-2.210408

- Station: Stroud (Glos), 0.4 miles
- 25 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Pocket Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bank Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Daisy Bank, 0.3 miles
- Park: Park Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Rose's Special School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sladewood Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Lift Callowell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Children of One End Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-ey400757) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-ey430748) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-ey430712) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunlands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-ey540224) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rodborough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rodborough-playgroup-101719) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Seasons Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seasons-private-day-nursery-ey445884) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Lindens Early Years Good at its inspection on 13 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Lindens Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lindens Early Years?

Stroud (Glos) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lindens Early Years?

You can call 01453 762526 and visit www.thelindens.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2609702)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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