# The Avenue Children's Centre

The Avenue Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at 7 The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 9AA, in Wilson and Kennards Yard, Wiltshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Acorn Education Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-childrens-centre-ey294025  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 9AA
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01985 214413
- Website: https://www.avenue.wilts.sch.uk/
- Run by: [Acorn Education Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-education-trust)
- Ofsted URN: EY294025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, 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/EY294025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference EY294025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294025)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/630471)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 7 The Avenue, Warminster, BA12 9AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.207215,-2.180460

- Station: Warminster, 0.2 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lake Pleasure Grounds, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Warminster School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New Close Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Minster CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Princecroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barney Lodge Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-lodge-nursery-school-2715177) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Warminster Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warminster-bright-beginnings-2837422) |  |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Barley Burrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barley-burrow-2734521) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tops Warminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-warminster-2807088) |  |  | 06:00–20:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Brambles Warminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-warminster-2895036) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Learning Meadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-meadow-2509653) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Avenue Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Avenue Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Avenue Children's Centre take?

The Avenue Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Avenue Children's Centre?

The Avenue Children's Centre is run by Acorn Education Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Avenue Children's Centre?

Warminster is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Avenue Children's Centre?

You can call 01985 214413 and visit www.avenue.wilts.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294025)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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