# Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon is a full-day nursery at Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB, in Liden, Swindon. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Buffer Bear Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-swindon-ey255698  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01793 605861
- Website: https://www.littlepioneers.coop/find-your-nursery/swindon_nursery/
- Run by: [Buffer Bear Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buffer-bear-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY255698

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, 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/EY255698

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2003 (Reference EY255698). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255698)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255698)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255698)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538529,-1.727188

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hathersage Moor Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Liden Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Chalet School |  | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wanborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Liden Academy Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liden-academy-nursery-school-2868134) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eldene Preschool and Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-2861655) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Goddard Park Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-ey302989) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Poplars Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-day-care-nursery-ey337327) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Swindon Broome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-swindon-broome-ey289477) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-kingfisher-pre-school-511586) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon take?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon is run by Buffer Bear Limited, which runs 11 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon?

You can call 01793 605861 and visit www.littlepioneers.coop.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY255698)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Your+Co-op+Little+Pioneers+Nursery+%26+Pre-school+Swindon&query_place_id=ChIJ_wfNQHhFcUgRulQ71af8uMY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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