# Poplars Day Care Nursery

Poplars Day Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stratton Road, Wanborough, SWINDON, SN4 0AA, in Horpit, Swindon. It is registered for 160 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Ranu Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-day-care-nursery-ey337327  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stratton Road, Wanborough, SWINDON, SN4 0AA
- Registered places: 160
- Run by: [Ranu Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ranu-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY337327

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 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/EY337327

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY337327). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337327)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337327)
- Registered places: 160 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337327)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/252714)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stratton Road, Wanborough, SWINDON, SN4 0AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557976,-1.707786

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Swindon there are about 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2020) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Liden Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Chalet School |  | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Nyland School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Covingham Kingfisher Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-kingfisher-pre-school-511586) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Covingham Roundabout Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/covingham-roundabout-pre-school-ey398647) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Liden Academy Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liden-academy-nursery-school-2868134) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Eldene Preschool and Toddlers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-2861655) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-swindon-ey255698) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Goddard Park Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-ey302989) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poplars Day Care Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poplars Day Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poplars Day Care Nursery take?

Poplars Day Care Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 160 children at any one time.

### Who runs Poplars Day Care Nursery?

Poplars Day Care Nursery is run by Ranu Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337327)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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