# Spring Gate Nursery School

Spring Gate Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Brampton Abbotts C of E Primary School, Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7DE, in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. It is registered for 29 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-gate-nursery-school-ey414286  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brampton Abbotts C of E Primary School, Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7DE
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01989 762862
- Ofsted URN: EY414286

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY414286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414286)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414286)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brampton Abbotts C of E Primary School, Brampton Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.918877,-2.585854

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Long Acres, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Prospect, 0.4 miles
- Park: Caroline Symonds Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashfield Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ross Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ross-preschool-playgroup-223586) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Abacus 2000 Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-2000-nursery-school-2820213) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-2801445) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Oak House Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-school-ltd-ey485338) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Red House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-school-223585) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Ruardean Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruardean-acorns-511782) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Spring Gate Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Spring Gate Nursery School was inspected on 23 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Spring Gate Nursery School take?

Spring Gate Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Spring Gate Nursery School?

You can call 01989 762862.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414286)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spring+Gate+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJJbRlqWWzcUgR3-xTEumolLA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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