# PATA@Earlybirds

PATA@Earlybirds is a sessional pre-school at Buckshaft Road, CINDERFORD, GL14 3DL, in Ruspidge, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 28 children. It is run by PATA (UK).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pata-earlybirds-2893395  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Buckshaft Road, CINDERFORD, GL14 3DL
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01594 824257
- Website: https://earlybirds-pata.org.uk/
- Run by: [PATA (UK)](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pata-uk)
- Ofsted URN: 2893395

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2893395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893395)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893395)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buckshaft Road, CINDERFORD, GL14 3DL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.812045,-2.502162

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ruspidge Recreational Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St White's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Forest View Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Soudley School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| SGS Forest High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Johns Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-ey285690) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bo-Peeps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-day-nursery-ey369325) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hilltop Children's Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltop-childrens-centre-pre-school-ey465544) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [HARE Forest School - Mitcheldean](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hare-forest-school-mitcheldean-2803791) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Mitcheldean Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mitcheldean-early-learners-ey421923) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Parkend Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkend-playgroup-2555126) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can PATA@Earlybirds take?

PATA@Earlybirds is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs PATA@Earlybirds?

PATA@Earlybirds is run by PATA (UK), which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact PATA@Earlybirds?

You can call 01594 824257 and visit earlybirds-pata.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2893395)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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