# The Townsend Nursery

The Townsend Nursery is a full-day nursery at Stretton Grandison, Ledbury, HR8 2TS, in Stretton Grandison, Herefordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-townsend-nursery-223603  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stretton Grandison, Ledbury, HR8 2TS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01531 670426
- Website: http://www.townsendnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 223603

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223603

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1999 (Reference 223603). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223603)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223603)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223603)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2008). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/488918)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stretton Grandison, Ledbury, HR8 2TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.093325,-2.541411

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashperton Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd @ Crib Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-bosbury-ltd-crib-cottage-2561745) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Jack In The Box (Bosbury) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-bosbury-ltd-ey448265) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [The Gateway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gateway-nursery-ey487150) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Hope for Children and their Families](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-for-children-and-their-families-ey333183) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Ledbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-ledbury-ey559310) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [All Star at St Pauls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-star-at-st-pauls-2519743) | Met |  |  | 6.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Townsend Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Townsend Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Townsend Nursery?

You can call 01531 670426 and visit www.townsendnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223603)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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