# Tops Gillingham

Tops Gillingham is a full-day nursery at Tops Nursery, Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham, SP8 4FA, in Peacemarsh, Dorset. It is registered for 92 children. It opens 06:00–20:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-gillingham-2649112  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tops Nursery, Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham, SP8 4FA
- Opening hours: 06:00–20:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01747 835533
- Website: https://www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk/nurseries/gillingham-nursery
- Run by: [Tops Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tops-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2649112

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649112

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2649112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649112)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649112)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649112)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 06:00–20:00

## Getting there

Address: Tops Nursery, Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham, SP8 4FA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.048696,-2.282792

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 Dorset there are about 2.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gillingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wyke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elestar-services-ltd-t-a-flying-start-nursery-ey344682) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Gems (Dorset) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-dorset-limited-2748470) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.9 miles |
| [Mere Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-pre-school-and-nursery-ey312232) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 3.1 miles |
| [Stower Vale Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stower-vale-pre-school-139377) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Flying Start Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nurseries-ey344676) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tops Gillingham's opening hours?

Tops Gillingham opens 06:00–20:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Tops Gillingham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tops Gillingham Good at its inspection on 3 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tops Gillingham take?

Tops Gillingham is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tops Gillingham?

Tops Gillingham is run by Tops Day Nursery Limited, which runs 32 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tops Gillingham?

Gillingham (Dorset) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tops Gillingham?

You can call 01747 835533 and visit www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649112)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tops+Day+Nurseries%3A+Gillingham+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLwk-gcY0ckgRF8u53BPI9Q4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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