Best nurseries in Stratford-upon-Avon
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Stratford-on-Avon, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSC Nursery Full day care · 49 places · CV37 6BA | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | The Old Station Nursery, Stratford-upon-Avon Preschool Full day care · 36 places · CV37 9PB | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Clopton Nursery Trust Sessional day care · 96 places · CV37 6TE | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | Broad Street Cygnets Full day care · 32 places · CV37 6HN | Outstanding (2022) |
| 5 | The Old Station Nursery - Stratford-upon-Avon Full day care · CV37 9JL | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Caring Kindergartens Full day care · 55 places · CV37 0RF | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Footsteps Nursery Stratford Full day care · 125 places · CV37 9BG | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Precious Little Smiles- Day Nursery, Stratford upon Avon Full day care · 21 places · CV37 6NR | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Freshfields Nursery School Ltd Full day care · 141 places · CV37 8HW | Good (2023) |
| 10 | The Old Station Nursery - Bridgetown Preschool and Out of School Club Full day care · 36 places · CV37 7JP | Good (2023) |
| 11 | Happy Futures Nursery Full day care · 69 places · CV37 9FL | Good (2022) |
| 12 | Alveston Cygnets Full day care · 55 places · CV37 7BZ | Good (2022) |
| 13 | Little Gregs Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · CV37 6UZ | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Kumon Stratford-upon-Avon Study Centre Sessional day care · CV37 7EA | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | The Little Prep Nursery Full day care · 51 places · CV37 6BG | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in West Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Of 15 nurseries and pre-schools in Stratford-upon-Avon, 4 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: RSC Nursery, The Old Station Nursery, Stratford-upon-Avon Preschool, Clopton Nursery Trust.
How much does nursery cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
In West Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £175 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Stratford-upon-Avon?
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 13 of them inspected so far.
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Neighbourhoods
Stratford North · Stratford South East & Tiddington · Stratford South West · Wilmcote & Great Alne
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.