# Mary Godwin Under Fives

Mary Godwin Under Fives is a sessional pre-school at The Mary Godwin Pavillion, Wymans Lane, Swindon Village, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9QS, in Swindon, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-godwin-under-fives-101496  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Mary Godwin Pavillion, Wymans Lane, Swindon Village, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9QS
- Registered places: 14
- Ofsted URN: 101496

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 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/16/101496

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 101496). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101496)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101496)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101496)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mary Godwin Pavillion, Wymans Lane, Swindon Village, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.923194,-2.094116

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pendil Close Open Space, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swindon Village Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-village-early-years-2808547) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Happy Kids Education Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-ey556695) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gardners-lane-children-centre-nursery-ey474932) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hester Way Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mary Godwin Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mary Godwin Under Fives Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mary Godwin Under Fives take?

Mary Godwin Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mary Godwin Under Fives?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101496)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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