# The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre

The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre is a full-day nursery at Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, GL16 8DU, in Coleford, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-of-dean-childrens-opportunity-centre-101592  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, GL16 8DU
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01594 837552
- Website: http://www.fodopportunitycentre.org/
- Ofsted URN: 101592

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 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/16/101592

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 101592). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101592)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101592)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101592)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, GL16 8DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.794826,-2.622424

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: 2nd Lawdley Road park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's C of E Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Coalway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Berry Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Five Acres High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2496951) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Coalway Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coalway-early-years-101701) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Berry Hill Under 5's Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-under-5s-group-ey449671) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-coalway-2679208) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Berryhill Under Fives Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berryhill-under-fives-group-2862433) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ellwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellwood-nursery-2642919) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre take?

The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre?

You can call 01594 837552 and visit www.fodopportunitycentre.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101592)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Forest+Of+Dean+Children%27s+Opportunity+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJmZ67kSa6cUgRdgS_amvmgEY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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