# The Nursery School

The Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AP, in Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-ey554397  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AP
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01242 521944
- Website: http://www.thenurseryschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY554397

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 6 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 27 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554397

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY554397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554397)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554397)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554397)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.882950,-2.051085

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartlebury Way Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Beeches Play Area, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Glenfall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Richard Pate School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Battledown School |  | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Nursery & Preschool – Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-and-preschool-charlton-kings-101598) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Charlie Bears Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-childcare-limited-2721892) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Berkhampstead Day Nursery, Charlton Kings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkhampstead-day-nursery-charlton-kings-2822774) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-2612622) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Glenfall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glenfall-pre-school-511772) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashley Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashley-manor-nursery-2771647) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Nursery School Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Nursery School?

You can call 01242 521944 and visit www.thenurseryschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554397)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJtcL48NEbcUgRlXaUXSy_fpM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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