# Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Rowanfield Children's Centre, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HY, in Arle, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 77 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Aspire Foundation. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowanfield-childrens-centre-nursery-ey474927 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Rowanfield Children's Centre, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HY - Registered places: 77 - Phone: 01242 524584 - Website: https://aspirefoundation.org.uk/Rowanfield-Early-Years/ - Run by: [Aspire Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aspire-foundation) - Ofsted URN: EY474927 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/EY474927 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY474927). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474927) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474927) - Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474927) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Rowanfield Children's Centre, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.905519,-2.103648 - Station: Cheltenham Spa, 0.6 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wharfdale Square, under 0.1 miles - Park: Blenheim Square, 0.3 miles - Park: Chelt Walk Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Pates Avenue, 0.5 miles - Park: St Peter's Square, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (June 2026) | | under 0.1 miles | | Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | under 0.1 miles | | Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Dean Close Airthrie | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (July 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cherry Blossom Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2704174) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Hester Way Children Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-ey474920) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey486496) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Happy Kids Education Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-ey556695) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Little Smarties](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-smarties-ey319325) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Puddles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddles-nursery-ey343475) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery take? Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time. ### Who runs Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery? Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery is run by Aspire Foundation, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery? Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery? You can call 01242 524584 and visit aspirefoundation.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474927) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rowanfield+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJn0Jrt28bcUgRVFogFCuFM6k) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.