# Ashwell Playgroup

Ashwell Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, West End, Ashwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5PJ, in Ashwell, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashwell-playgroup-146861  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, West End, Ashwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5PJ
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07565 528194
- Website: http://www.ashwellpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 146861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 2021, 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/16/146861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1975 (Reference 146861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146861)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2002). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965181)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, West End, Ashwell, BALDOCK, SG7 5PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.039523,-0.159930

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-ey217430) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-astwick-2549864) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees, Stotfold](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-stotfold-ey387116) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Pippin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippin-pre-school-ey437997) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Merry-Go-Round Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-under-5s-146799) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-baldock-limited-146487) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ashwell Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashwell Playgroup take?

Ashwell Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ashwell Playgroup?

You can call 07565 528194 and visit www.ashwellpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146861)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashwell+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJRz-I6sPSd0gRAPHoj-w-vKM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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