# The Gatehouse Nursery

The Gatehouse Nursery is a full-day nursery at Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 9JN, in Bishopsworth, Bristol. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gatehouse-nursery-106962  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 9JN
- Registered places: 80
- Ofsted URN: 106962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1996 (Reference 106962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106962)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106962)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106962)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 9JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.412491,-2.611148

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crox Bottom, 0.3 miles
- Park: Headley Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Willmott Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Withywood Park, 0.5 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Bristol Academy South | All-through | 3–18 | Inadequate (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Manor Wood School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Fair Furlong Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Headley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| E-ACT Venturers' Academy |  | 4–19 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| E-ACT Hareclive Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–4 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitchurch Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-under-fives-107106) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Hive Preschool and Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-preschool-and-early-years-2891408) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ashton Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-vale-pre-school-106903) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Charlton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlton-nursery-ey479956) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–17:30 | 1.6 miles |
| [Dundry Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dundry-pre-school-115251) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Anne's House Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annes-house-childcare-2681563) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Gatehouse Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Gatehouse Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Gatehouse Nursery take?

The Gatehouse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Gatehouse Nursery?

Parson Street is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/106962)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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