# Baynards Playgroup

Baynards Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Baynards Primary School, Townsend Road, Tiptree, CO5 0ND, in Tiptree, Essex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baynards-playgroup-402220  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Baynards Primary School, Townsend Road, Tiptree, CO5 0ND
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01621 818520
- Website: http://www.tiptreepreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiptree-pre-school-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 402220

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, 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/16/402220

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 402220). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402220)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402220)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402220)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1579868)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baynards Primary School, Townsend Road, Tiptree, CO5 0ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.820094,0.741352

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baynards Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Milldene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Messing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tiptree Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Thurstable School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Peeps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ltd-ey318856) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Milldene Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milldene-playgroup-ey224523) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiptree Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptree-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699844) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brimpton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimpton-house-nursery-ey310474) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Peeps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peeps-nursery-ey274002) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Tolleshunt Knights Cooperative Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tolleshunt-knights-cooperative-playgroup-650159) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Baynards Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Baynards Playgroup take?

Baynards Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Baynards Playgroup?

Baynards Playgroup is run by Tiptree Pre School Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Baynards Playgroup?

You can call 01621 818520 and visit www.tiptreepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/402220)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiptree+Pre+School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJE2Cuy5Li2EcRIHofWZQp0ag)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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