# Abbeydale Playgroup

Abbeydale Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Matson House, Matson Lane, Matson, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6ED, in Matson, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeydale-playgroup-2705768  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Matson House, Matson Lane, Matson, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6ED
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07775 890544
- Website: http://www.abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2705768

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, 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/16/2705768

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2705768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705768)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705768)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705768)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Matson House, Matson Lane, Matson, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.838240,-2.220760

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Matson Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Robinswood Hill Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rose Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Heron Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Finlay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finlay-nursery-ey539415) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-2796687) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Upton St Leonards Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-st-leonards-playgroup-101748) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-2723500) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twin-gables-day-nursery-ltd-101522) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mighty Oaks Little Acorns Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mighty-oaks-little-acorns-ltd-ey556784) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abbeydale Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbeydale Playgroup Good at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbeydale Playgroup take?

Abbeydale Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Abbeydale Playgroup?

You can call 07775 890544 and visit www.abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705768)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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