# Pebbles Nursery

Pebbles Nursery is a full-day nursery at Linden Road, Linden, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5JA, in Linden, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Barnardo's.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-nursery-ey464914  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Linden Road, Linden, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5JA
- Registered places: 64
- Run by: [Barnardo's](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnardos)
- Ofsted URN: EY464914

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 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/EY464914

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY464914). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464914)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464914)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464914)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/712661)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Linden Road, Linden, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.849592,-2.249070

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Oval, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Milton Avenue Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Al Ashraf Primary School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-gloucester-ey542831) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jelly Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-bears-day-nursery-ey556243) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Secret Garden Nursery (Tredworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-secret-garden-nursery-tredworth-2667057) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Little Acorns Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-little-acorns-ltd-ey556784) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Family Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-haven-101760) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hugo and Holly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugo-and-holly-day-nursery-ey275595) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pebbles Nursery's Ofsted rating?

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

### How many children can Pebbles Nursery take?

Pebbles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pebbles Nursery?

Pebbles Nursery is run by Barnardo's, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Pebbles Nursery?

Gloucester is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464914)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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