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Very friendly staff, caring teachers, excellent facilities, pedagogy, everything else in the school is top notch. 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Clifton Street Pre School # Clifton Street Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Clifton Street Social Hall, Clifton Street, Swindon, SN1 3QB · Swindon Number of places 26 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Swindon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Clifton Street Preschool, located on the edge of Old Town, Swindon, is a vibrant and stimulating learning environment established over 25 years ago. This charity-led organisation focuses on nurturing children aged 3-4 years old during term-time, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The preschool prides itself on its child-centred, play-based curriculum, which is inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory guidance. The dedicated team, comprising highly qualified and experienced practitioners, endeavours to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, believing that a happy, safe, and valued child learns best. They work closely with parents, whom they consider "experts" on their children, to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The preschool’s unique location next to Radnor Street Cemetery and Nature Reserve offers exceptional outdoor learning opportunities, allowing children to engage directly with nature and observe seasonal changes and local wildlife. This enriching setting supports their philosophy of inspiring, playing, and learning. Our ethos Clifton Street Preschool's child-centred, play-based curriculum is inspired by the EYFS. The nursery's philosophy is to inspire children through play and learning, believing that happy, safe, and valued children learn best. They emphasise outdoor learning, engaging children with nature and wildlife. What it's like Children flourish in this warm and inclusive setting, which is firmly rooted in a child-centred ethos. Each child is recognised and valued as an individual, with their needs placed at the heart of practice. As a result, children feel safe, settled and confident to explore the carefully planned environment with curiosity and purpose. Charity-led organisation Child-centred approach Term-time only Play-based curriculum Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://cliftonstreetpre-school.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (term-time only) Session types 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Age range 3-4 years old Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clifton Street Pre School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10398423 Lead inspector Chris Langdon-Casey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284439)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508006) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://cliftonstreetpre-school.co.uk) Clifton Street Social Hall, Clifton Street, Swindon, SN1 3QB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.79168/51.555/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Swindon - [Day nurseries in Swindon](/search?q=Swindon) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clifton-street-pre-school-sn1-3qb-508006) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Clifton Street Pre School Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Chris Langdon-Casey Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children flourish in this warm and inclusive setting, which is firmly rooted in a child-centred ethos. Each child is recognised and valued as an individual, with their needs placed at the heart of practice. As a result, children feel safe, settled and confident to explore the carefully planned environment with curiosity and purpose. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate high levels of perseverance in their play. - Staff manage mealtimes calmly and purposefully, creating a positive social experience for all. - Staff skilfully embed mathematical language into everyday play and routines, laying strong foundations for future learning. - Communication and language are promoted well through small-group sessions that are tailored to children's developmental stages. - Families report a strong culture of communication and trust. Areas to develop - 1 review arrangements for routine activities throughout the day, minimising disruptions and providing calm, well-managed support to help children maintain focus and engagement. Inspection #10398423 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284439) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This inclusive approach ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are valued and fully involved in the life of the setting. The curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and carefully tailored to meet children's individual needs and interests, particularly supporting disadvantaged children and those with SEND. Outdoor space In the garden, children confidently explore open-ended resources, such as pipettes, syringes and spoons, to create 'potions' in containers of different shapes and sizes. They persevere as they transfer and mix materials, showing curiosity and problem-solving skills. ## Parent Reviews of Clifton Street Pre School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLBbrX9UMlRMUIILuqS7hWXRFQtC8Zui0rs07QBPXj2a9Q0w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) rishi tiwari 9 years ago My kid has been going to Clifton Street Pre School for the last one year and I am extremely happy with the development of my child. Very friendly staff, caring teachers, excellent facilities, pedagogy, everything else in the school is top notch. My kid is learning new things every day !! My sincere thanks to all the teachers and support staff for taking such good care of my kid. I highly recommend this school to all the parents [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBc0ttNWlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487144433b2a6395:0x9f143c8819101db5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWRV8OBc_-E_SAJ4TbE9QToytZWF-yaFeaRf1pW9pCMtNuVJxKXpw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ahmed Hamed a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3bEpHVkxnEAE!2m1!1s0x487144433b2a6395:0x9f143c8819101db5) Reviews from Google for Clifton Street Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11462853506798460341&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2013 - July 2025 Good - October 2019 Good - February 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Clifton Street Pre School ### How does Clifton Street Pre School support children with SEND? ### What is Clifton Street Pre School working on developing? ### Which area does Clifton Street Pre School serve? ### What are the main strengths of Clifton Street Pre School? ### Is Clifton Street Pre School a day nursery or preschool? ### How can Clifton Street Pre School be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Swindon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Clifton Street Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Central@rlk Swindon · SN1 5HS ](/nursery/central-rlk-sn1-5hs-ey492977) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Playsteps Day Nursery Swindon · SN1 5EH 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/playsteps-day-nursery-sn1-5eh-ey321164) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Inquisitive Minds Pre-School Swindon · SN1 5BP ](/nursery/inquisitive-minds-pre-school-sn1-5bp-ey537549) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Inquisitive Minds Pre-school and Day Nursery Swindon · SN1 3AL ](/nursery/inquisitive-minds-pre-school-and-day-nursery-sn1-3al-2553309) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Trees Day Care Nursery Swindon · SN1 4EN ](/nursery/the-trees-day-care-nursery-sn1-4en-109128) - [ Provider closed 0.8 mi ### Mini Steamers Childcare Swindon · SN2 2BG ](/nursery/mini-steamers-childcare-sn2-2bg-2753650) [See all nurseries in Swindon →](/search?q=Swindon) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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