# Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup

Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Pavillion, Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2SB, in Bishopthorpe, York. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopthorpe-preschool-playgroup-ey551096  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Pavillion, Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2SB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07722 046184
- Website: http://www.bishopthorpe-playgroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY551096

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 2021, 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/EY551096

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY551096). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551096)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551096)
- 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/EY551096)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/244729)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavillion, Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.921255,-1.091397

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 York there are about 2.7 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Dringhouses Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| York Steiner School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Danesgate Community |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-bishopthorpe-ey546358) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fulford Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fulford-pre-school-cio-ey545363) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Wendy House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-day-nursery-321600) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - Tadcaster Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-tadcaster-road-ey478200) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-thorpe-pre-school-playgroup-321625) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Beehive Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beehive-pre-school-playgroup-ey563546) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 1 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 07722 046184 and visit www.bishopthorpe-playgroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551096)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bishopthorpe+PreSchool+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJoxHbZ4kweUgRsFn1lyMn8n0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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