# Little Gems Pre School

Little Gems Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Swindon Chinese Christian Church, St. Philips Road, SWINDON, SN2 7QH, in Upper Stratton, Swindon. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey480367  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Swindon Chinese Christian Church, St. Philips Road, SWINDON, SN2 7QH
- Registered places: 37
- Ofsted URN: EY480367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 May 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/EY480367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY480367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480367)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/804614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swindon Chinese Christian Church, St. Philips Road, SWINDON, SN2 7QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587636,-1.766905

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Merton Fields Millennium Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Headlands Grove, 0.3 miles
- Park: Penhill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Connex |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crowdys Hill School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Philips Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-preschool-2541451) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Arc All Aboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-all-aboard-nursery-2502792) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Play Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-den-nursery-ey535956) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunrise Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-nursery-school-limited-ey380057) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-cheeky-chimps-childcare-ey481493) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Playsteps Kembrey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playsteps-kembrey-2717045) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Gems Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Gems Pre School Good at its inspection on 27 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Gems Pre School take?

Little Gems Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Gems Pre School?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480367)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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