# St Philips Preschool

St Philips Preschool is a full-day nursery at St Philips Church Hall, Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE, in Upper Stratton, Swindon. It is registered for 26 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 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-preschool-2541451  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Philips Church Hall, Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01793 705769
- Website: http://www.stphilipspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2541451

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 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/16/2541451

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2541451). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541451)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541451)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541451)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Philips Church Hall, Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.588628,-1.768112

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Merton Fields Millennium Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Headlands Grove, 0.3 miles
- Park: Penhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Swindon there are about 4.2 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Connex |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crowdys Hill School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gems Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey480367) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Arc All Aboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-all-aboard-nursery-2502792) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Play Den Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-den-nursery-ey535956) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunrise Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-nursery-school-limited-ey380057) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-cheeky-chimps-childcare-ey481493) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-early-years-centre-penhill-2854486) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Philips Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Philips Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Philips Preschool take?

St Philips Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Philips Preschool?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Philips Preschool?

You can call 01793 705769 and visit www.stphilipspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541451)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Philips+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvXv4BH9GcUgRXR-74FFBDoc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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