Which pre-schools in GL8 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of GL8 include St Mary's Playgroup (Tetbury), Amberley Playgroup. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in GL8 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in GL8?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in GL8

There are 11 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of GL8, Tetbury, and 10 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 11
Outstanding: 2
Good: 8
After-school clubs: 4

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Directory listingThe FernsTetbury · GL8 8JE

The Ferns, Tetbury

Tetbury Nursery Playgroup

Carrie Kitkat Clinic, The Ferns · GL8 8JE

0.5 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care33 places

A full day care nursery in Tetbury, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 33 places and run by Tetbury Nursery Playgroup Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingThe ChippingTetbury · GL8 8EU

The Chipping, Tetbury

St Mary's Playgroup (Tetbury)

Christchurch Hall, The Chipping · GL8 8EU

0.7 miles from GL8

OfstedOutstandingMar 2024Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Tetbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. Registered for 24 places and run by St Mary's Toddler and Playgroup, Tetbury Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTetburyGloucestershire · GL8 8GX

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Tiggers @ Tetbury Private Day Nursery

Tiggers Nurseries Ltd, The Cedars · GL8 8GX

1.1 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodNov 2024Full day care171 places

A full day care nursery in Tetbury, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2024. Registered for 171 places and run by Tiggers Nurseries Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTetbury UptonGloucestershire · GL8 8LR

Tetbury Upton, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed

The Old Cowshed, Upton Grove · GL8 8LR

1.5 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodNov 2023Full day care39 places

A full day care nursery in Tetbury Upton, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 39 places and run by Cotswold Bunnies Nurseries Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingTetbury East & RuralGloucestershire · GL8 8RT

Tetbury East & Rural, Gloucestershire

Malthouse Nursery School at Boldridge Farm

Boldridge Farm, Long Newnton · GL8 8RT

2.5 miles from GL8

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Gloucestershire.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingAveningTetbury · GL8 8NW

Avening, Tetbury

Avening Playgroup

Sunground, Avening · GL8 8NW

2.8 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodMay 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Tetbury, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Avening Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHorsleyStroud · GL6 0PT

Horsley, Stroud

Horsley Playgroup

Horsley Village Hall, Priory Fields · GL6 0PT

3.8 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodMar 2022Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Stroud, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Horsley Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingCrudwellMalmesbury · SN16 9HB

Crudwell, Malmesbury

Crudwell Pre-School

Crudwell Village Hall, Tetbury Lane · SN16 9HB

4.1 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodSep 2025Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Malmesbury, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 24 places.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNailsworthStroud · GL6 0ET

Nailsworth, Stroud

Nailsworth Playgroup

Nailsworth Primary School, Nympsfield Road · GL6 0ET

4.8 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodJan 2025Full day care32 places

A full day care nursery in Stroud, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025. Registered for 32 places and run by Nailsworth Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMalmesburyWiltshire · SN16 0DQ

Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Cross Hayes Pre School

1 The Bungalows, Bremilham Road · SN16 0DQ

4.8 miles from GL8

OfstedGoodNov 2022Sessional27 places

A sessional nursery in Malmesbury, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 27 places and run by Crosshayes Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAmberleyStroud · GL5 5JG

Amberley, Stroud

Amberley Playgroup

The Parish Rooms, Amberley · GL5 5JG

5.0 miles from GL8

OfstedOutstandingFeb 2022Sessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Stroud, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Amberley Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in GL8 at a glance

Inspection results: 10 of the 11 pre-schools within 5 miles of GL8 (91%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 8 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 11 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 11 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Gloucestershire's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours