# Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill

Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill is a sessional pre-school at Sure Start Childrens Centre, Everleigh Road, Swindon, SN2 5HB, in Penhill, Swindon. It is registered for 16 children. It is run by Swindon Borough Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-early-years-centre-penhill-2854486  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sure Start Childrens Centre, Everleigh Road, Swindon, SN2 5HB
- Registered places: 16
- Run by: [Swindon Borough Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/swindon-borough-council)
- Ofsted URN: 2854486

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2854486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2854486)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2854486)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2854486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sure Start Childrens Centre, Everleigh Road, Swindon, SN2 5HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.592786,-1.779668

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Merton Fields Millennium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Penhill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Alton Close Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beechcroft Infant School | Primary | 4–7 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenmeadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Connex |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Swindon Academy | All-through | 2–19 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Philips Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-preschool-2541451) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Learning Tree Pre-School (Swindon) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-tree-pre-school-swindon-limited-2555057) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Gems Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey480367) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Pippins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-preschool-ey395963) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Happy Days Day Nursery Abbey Meads Swindon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-day-nursery-abbey-meads-swindon-ey560931) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Arc All Aboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arc-all-aboard-nursery-2502792) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill take?

Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### Who runs Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill?

Swindon Early Years Centre Penhill is run by Swindon Borough Council, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2854486)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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