# RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood

RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood is a full-day nursery at MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH, in Newleaze, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Rafa Kidz Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-abbey-wood-2775692  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 0117 325 9380
- Website: https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/
- Run by: [Rafa Kidz Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rafa-kidz-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2775692

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, 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/16/2775692

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2775692). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2775692)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2775692)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2775692)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1682781)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502830,-2.559064

- Station: Filton Abbey Wood, 0.2 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elm Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Stoke Park Estate, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallscourt Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Upper Horfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Charborough Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Filton Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Stoke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Love Being Little Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-love-being-little-day-nursery-and-pre-school-135952) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery Cheswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-cheswick-ey491583) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [UWE Students' Union Halley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uwe-students-union-halley-nursery-ey348818) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Foxes Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-forest-school-2812002) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Play Station Nursery @ Filton Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-station-nursery-filton-ltd-ey467424) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorns Aviva](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-aviva-136090) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood Good at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood take?

RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### Who runs RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood?

RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood is run by Rafa Kidz Limited, which runs 20 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood?

Filton Abbey Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact RAFA Kidz Abbey Wood?

You can call 0117 325 9380 and visit www.rafakidz.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2775692)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=RAFAKidz+Abbey+Wood&query_place_id=ChIJ8eD-NACRcUgRW_sXiNp3goE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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