# Thames Pre-School

Thames Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX, in Cricklade, Wiltshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thames-pre-school-199398  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 199398

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/16/199398

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 199398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199398)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199398)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199398)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/262699)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.641183,-1.858439

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sampson's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cricklade Manor Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cricklade Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cricklade-preschool-playgroup-ey426355) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cricklade Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cricklade-manor-nursery-2886663) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ashton Keynes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-keynes-pre-school-199416) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Glitter Bugs Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glitter-bugs-pre-school-ey492857) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Kirkland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkland-day-nursery-199374) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at St Andrew's Ridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-st-andrews-ridge-109121) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thames Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thames Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thames Pre-School take?

Thames Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199398)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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