# Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Wendover House, 170 Downend Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5EB, in Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-bus-nursery-and-pre-school-ey484913  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wendover House, 170 Downend Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5EB
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 0117 379 0937
- Website: http://www.redbusnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY484913

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484913

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY484913). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484913)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484913)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484913)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/802638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wendover House, 170 Downend Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.485213,-2.515540

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Lincombe Barn play area, 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Learning Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd |  | 4–12 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Frome Vale Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Avanti Gardens School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-downend-road-2734013) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sticky Fish Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fish-pre-school-ey388839) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Out There Kindergarten, Downend](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/out-there-kindergarten-downend-2834606) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Sheep Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sheep-pre-school-ey474471) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Staple Hill Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staple-hill-stars-pre-school-ey449018) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-day-nursery-fishponds-ltd-2676694) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School take?

Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 0117 379 0937 and visit www.redbusnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484913)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Red+Bus+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJubyGqeOPcUgRPxJzqSbmX2s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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