# Acton Playgroup

Acton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Acton Primary School, Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0US, in Acton, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-playgroup-251395  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Acton Primary School, Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0US
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 251395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 251395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251395)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251395)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1395411)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Acton Primary School, Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0US

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.067892,0.764753

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Friends Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pre-school-ey301142) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Springfields Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-pre-school-ltd-ey456088) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey405248) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Tree Huggers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tree-huggers-2886272) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-251810) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-251691) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Acton Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 16 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acton Playgroup take?

Acton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251395)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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