# Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup

Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Church Centre, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3NS, in Hucclecote, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeymead-under-fives-playgroup-101450  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Church Centre, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3NS
- Registered places: 48
- Ofsted URN: 101450

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, 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/16/101450

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1991 (Reference 101450). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101450)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101450)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101450)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Church Centre, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.858076,-2.187507

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hucclecote Millenium Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Coopers Edge School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Elmbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Neverland Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/neverland-childcare-2656816) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hucclecote Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hucclecote-playgroup-ey465344) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hucclecote-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey424050) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Hucclecote](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-hucclecote-ey553142) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Barnwood Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-barnwood-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2652959) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery - Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-gloucester-ey485896) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup take?

Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101450)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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