# Little Explorers @ Pavilion

Little Explorers @ Pavilion is a sessional pre-school at New Barn Close, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3LP, in Lynworth, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pavilion-101506  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: New Barn Close, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3LP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07729 313813
- Website: http://www.littleexplorersatpavilion.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101506

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/16/101506

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1979 (Reference 101506). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101506)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101506)
- 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/16/101506)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Barn Close, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.912908,-2.051558

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Apple Orchard Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Prestbury Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cleevemount Road Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lift Crescent View |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Berkhampstead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Battledown School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Prestbury Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-prestbury-road-ey453591) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Oakwood Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-children-centre-nursery-ey474915) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Circus Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/circus-day-nursery-ltd-101756) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Berkhampstead Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-ey442298) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Treetops Wellington Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-wellington-road-ey453975) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [All Saints Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-playgroup-101469) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers @ Pavilion's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers @ Pavilion Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers @ Pavilion take?

Little Explorers @ Pavilion is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers @ Pavilion?

Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers @ Pavilion?

You can call 07729 313813 and visit www.littleexplorersatpavilion.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101506)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+%40+Pavilion&query_place_id=ChIJLx2vEPobcUgRkqOc-0bI1Tg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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