# The Red House Nursery School

The Red House Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Old Vicarage, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7UL, in Upton Bishop, Herefordshire. It is registered for 16 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-school-223585  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old Vicarage, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7UL
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01989 780254
- Website: http://www.red-house-nursery-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 223585

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 29 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 4 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223585

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1996 (Reference 223585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223585)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223585)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223585)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Vicarage, Upton Bishop, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7UL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.941773,-2.509428

## 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oak House Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-school-ltd-ey485338) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Ross Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ross-preschool-playgroup-223586) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Spring Gate Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-gate-nursery-school-ey414286) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-2801445) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Abacus 2000 Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-2000-nursery-school-2820213) |  |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Newent Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newent-early-years-ey550247) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

The Red House Nursery School was inspected on 29 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

The Red House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Red House Nursery School?

You can call 01989 780254 and visit www.red-house-nursery-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223585)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Red+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJmWBQ68azcUgRLZrH0T7R4S4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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