# Snapdragons Nursery Horfield

Snapdragons Nursery Horfield is a full-day nursery at The Old Chapel, 635 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 0BJ, in Horfield, Bristol. It is registered for 124 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Snapdragons Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-horfield-ey477317  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Chapel, 635 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 0BJ
- Registered places: 124
- Phone: 0117 951 3298
- Website: http://www.snapdragonsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Snapdragons Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/snapdragons-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY477317

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 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/EY477317

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY477317). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477317)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477317)
- Registered places: 124 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477317)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/691037)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Chapel, 635 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 0BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.492401,-2.582317

- Station: Ashley Down, 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Horfield Common, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Maskelyne Avenue Play Area, 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Upper Horfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Horfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ashley Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stoke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Shield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treehouse Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-nursery-school-2716144) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Southmead Saplings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-saplings-ey248911) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-2609720) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Horfield Welly Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horfield-welly-pre-school-2743508) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashgrove Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashgrove-park-day-nursery-106898) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Southmead Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southmead-childrens-centre-ey555145) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Snapdragons Nursery Horfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Snapdragons Nursery Horfield Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Snapdragons Nursery Horfield take?

Snapdragons Nursery Horfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 124 children at any one time.

### Who runs Snapdragons Nursery Horfield?

Snapdragons Nursery Horfield is run by Snapdragons Nurseries Limited, which runs 10 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Snapdragons Nursery Horfield?

Ashley Down is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Snapdragons Nursery Horfield?

You can call 0117 951 3298 and visit www.snapdragonsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477317)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Snapdragons+Nursery%2C+Horfield&query_place_id=ChIJHz14cuSRcUgReGOr4LyqCbo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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