# Amberley Playgroup

Amberley Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Parish Rooms, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG, in Amberley, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-playgroup-101714  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Parish Rooms, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 101714

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 2022, 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/16/101714

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 101714). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101714)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101714)
- 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/16/101714)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Parish Rooms, Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.708483,-2.217612

- 10 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Parochial School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Beaudesert Park School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Thrupp School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dean Close Little Trees Inchbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-inchbrook-2858364) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nailsworth Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nailsworth-playgroup-101852) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Woodchester Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodchester-playgroup-101715) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Rodborough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rodborough-playgroup-101719) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Horsley Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horsley-playgroup-101482) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Brownshill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-brownshill-2858366) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Amberley Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 16 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Amberley Playgroup take?

Amberley 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/16/101714)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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