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Patchway Centre Pre-School & Tots

Ofsted: Expected standard·Patchway Community Centre, Rodway Road, Bristol, BS34 5PF · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
46 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Patchway Centre Pre-School & Tots, established in 1996, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Bristol, caring for children aged 2-4 years. The pre-school received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 6th February 2026.

Children are welcomed into a nurturing environment where they confidently self-register and eagerly engage with friends and activities, demonstrating independence and a love for learning. The setting prioritises strong relationships with families, actively supporting regular attendance and offering a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Patchway Centre Pre-School & Tots places a strong emphasis on emotional well-being, with staff caring for children with warmth and consistency. Clear routines help children understand expectations, promoting good hygiene and healthy eating habits.

The pre-school encourages extensive outdoor play, allowing children to move freely between indoor and outdoor areas, exploring mud, water, and engaging in imaginative activities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make impressive progress in communication, benefiting from staff who adapt the curriculum to ensure all children can access and succeed in their learning journey.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into the setting and display their pictures to self-register. They are excited to see their friends and join them in their play, showing high levels of engagement and independence as they lead their own learning. Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas, choosing from carefully prepared activities.

Strong relationships with familiesEmotional well-being focusEngaging outdoor playSEND progress in communicationIndependence in learning

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday : 08:00 - 15:45,Thursday : 08:00 - 12:00

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Patchway Centre Pre-School & Tots

Last inspected 6 February 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed into the setting and display their pictures to self-register. They are excited to see their friends and join them in their play, showing high levels of engagement and independence as they lead their own learning. Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas, choosing from carefully prepared activities.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make progress across all areas of learning, using a broad vocabulary and speaking confidently.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make impressive progress with their communication.
  • Leaders and staff build strong relationships with families and work closely to support children's regular attendance.
  • Children show a love of learning, with good concentration and eagerness to take part.
  • Staff care for children with warmth and consistency, placing a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing.
  • Clear routines help children understand expectations and promote good hygiene and healthy eating.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should implement clear, individual professional development targets so that staff receive precise guidance and support to strengthen their knowledge and further improve the quality of teaching.
  • 2Leaders should continue to strengthen the quality of teaching to facilitate more opportunities for children to experiment, test ideas and extend their learning.
Inspection #10072393 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make impressive progress with their communication, using signs and following instructions with increasing independence. Staff adapt the curriculum so all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can access and succeed in their learning. All children, including disadvantaged children and children with SEND, form secure attachments with staff and make progress from their individual starting points with dedicated staff using meaningful step-by-step targets.

Outdoor space

Children spend plenty of time outdoors, exploring mud and water and engaging in imaginative play. They can freely move between indoor and outdoor areas, choosing from a variety of activities. Staff complete thorough risk assessments and supervise children effectively.

Inspection history

Date: June 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • July 2016Good
  • June 2011Outstanding

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