# Pillowell Early Years Group

Pillowell Early Years Group is a full-day nursery at Pillowell School, School Road, Pillowell, Nr Lydney, GL15 4QT, in Phipps Bottom, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillowell-early-years-group-101716  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pillowell School, School Road, Pillowell, Nr Lydney, GL15 4QT
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: 101716

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 2021, 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/16/101716

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 101716). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101716)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101716)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101716)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pillowell School, School Road, Pillowell, Nr Lydney, GL15 4QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.755313,-2.543792

- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yorkley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yorkley Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yorkley-playgroup-101637) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkend Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkend-playgroup-2555126) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bream Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bream-early-learners-ey136954) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Primrose Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-hill-nursery-101721) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Divine Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/divine-kidz-nursery-2891755) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Come and Play Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/come-and-play-day-nursery-ltd-2615480) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pillowell Early Years Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pillowell Early Years Group Good at its inspection on 24 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pillowell Early Years Group take?

Pillowell Early Years Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pillowell Early Years Group?

Parkend (Dean Forest Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101716)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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