# The Gateway Nursery

The Gateway Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Gateway Centre, Longworth Lane, Hereford, HR1 4GA, in Hagley, Herefordshire. It is registered for 115 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gateway-nursery-ey487150  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gateway Centre, Longworth Lane, Hereford, HR1 4GA
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01432 851024
- Website: https://www.gateway-nursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY487150

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, 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/EY487150

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487150). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487150)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487150)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487150)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gateway Centre, Longworth Lane, Hereford, HR1 4GA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.068042,-2.635173

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugwardine Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Withington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's RC High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Star at St Pauls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-star-at-st-pauls-2519743) | Met |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [St Paul's Childcare CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-childcare-cio-2509646) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadlands-bright-sparks-playgroup-2515584) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Wildhearts Outdoor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildhearts-outdoor-2816565) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Beech House Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-school-limited-ey546631) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Lake View Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lake-view-nursery-ltd-ey454697) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Gateway Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Gateway Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Gateway Nursery?

You can call 01432 851024 and visit www.gateway-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487150)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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