# Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester is a full-day nursery at Nuffield Health, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3HR, in Barnwood, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Nuffield Health.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-gloucester-ey485896  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nuffield Health, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3HR
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01452 634400
- Run by: [Nuffield Health](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/nuffield-health)
- Ofsted URN: EY485896

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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/EY485896

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY485896). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485896)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485896)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485896)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nuffield Health, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.868670,-2.197311

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Elmbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Longlevens Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Longlevens Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Innsworth Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Barnwood Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-barnwood-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2652959) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [PATA @ Elmbridge Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pata-elmbridge-under-fives-ey537762) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [PATA @ Tiny Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pata-tiny-tots-ey537142) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Lambs (Longlevens) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-longlevens-ltd-2734549) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeymead-under-fives-playgroup-101450) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [All My Friends Childcare Ltd Barnwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-my-friends-childcare-ltd-barnwood-nursery-ey336103) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester take?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### Who runs Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester?

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester is run by Nuffield Health, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester?

Gloucester is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester?

You can call 01452 634400.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485896)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nuffy+Bear+Day+Nursery+at+Gloucester+FWC&query_place_id=ChIJazOQLasFcUgRklw_HDyLMnw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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