# Oakwood Children Centre Nursery

Oakwood Children Centre Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Oakwood Children Centre, Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QH, in Oakley, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Aspire Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakwood-children-centre-nursery-ey474915  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Oakwood Children Centre, Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QH
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01242 513010
- Website: https://www.aspirefoundation.org.uk/
- Run by: [Aspire Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aspire-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY474915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2014 (Reference EY474915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474915)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474915)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oakwood Children Centre, Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.904730,-2.051172

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whaddon Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Clyde Crescent Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Crescent View |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Battledown School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Berkhampstead School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 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) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Berkhampstead Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-ey442298) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Treetops Prestbury Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-prestbury-road-ey453591) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Circus Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/circus-day-nursery-ltd-101756) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [All Saints Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-playgroup-101469) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holy Apostles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-apostles-pre-school-510068) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers @ Pavilion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pavilion-101506) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Oakwood Children Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Oakwood Children Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Oakwood Children Centre Nursery take?

Oakwood Children Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Oakwood Children Centre Nursery?

Oakwood Children Centre Nursery is run by Aspire Foundation, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Oakwood Children Centre Nursery?

Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Oakwood Children Centre Nursery?

You can call 01242 513010 and visit www.aspirefoundation.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474915)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oakwood+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJPf_uZ-8bcUgREi16qsMoVg8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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