# Ashburton Playgroup

Ashburton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 246A Cortis Road, LONDON, SW15 3AY, in Putney Heath, Wandsworth. It is registered for 15 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashburton-playgroup-ey283590  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 246A Cortis Road, LONDON, SW15 3AY
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: EY283590

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283590

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY283590). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283590)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283590)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283590)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 246A Cortis Road, LONDON, SW15 3AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455328,-0.230545

- Station: Putney, 0.7 miles
- Station: East Putney, 0.9 miles
- Station: Barnes, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Putney Heath, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Pleasance, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Prospect House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Roehampton Church Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Putney High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Merlin School |  | 3–8 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Beehive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beehive-123074) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Gwendolen House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gwendolen-house-nursery-school-ey272177) | Outstanding | £170 | 07:30–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Forest Folk Putney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-putney-2557645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Strides Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-strides-nursery-2821297) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Noddy's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noddys-nursery-school-2575761) | Outstanding |  | 07:20–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Square One Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/square-one-nursery-school-123098) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ashburton Playgroup was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ashburton Playgroup take?

Ashburton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ashburton Playgroup?

Putney is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283590)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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