# Bobtails Playgroup

Bobtails Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Bobtails Play Group, 8a Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, WARE, SG12 8EZ, in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 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/bobtails-playgroup-ey418533  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bobtails Play Group, 8a Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, WARE, SG12 8EZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01920 871273
- Website: http://bobtailsplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY418533

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/EY418533

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY418533). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418533)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418533)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418533)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bobtails Play Group, 8a Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, WARE, SG12 8EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.788266,0.009187

- Station: St Margarets (Herts), 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Lawrence Avenue Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Amwell View School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Cranbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Forres Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Rye Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rivers Education Support Centre |  | 5–16 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanstead Mill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanstead-mill-day-nursery-2505402) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Blue Van (Great Amwell)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blue-van-great-amwell-ey479685) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hoddesdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-hoddesdon-2693385) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Cornerstones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstones-pre-school-ey501646) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Tiny Toes Nursery LTD (Hoddesdon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-nursery-ltd-hoddesdon-ey376935) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.7 miles |
| [Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hoddesdon-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507296) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bobtails Playgroup Good at its inspection on 5 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bobtails Playgroup take?

Bobtails Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

St Margarets (Herts) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bobtails Playgroup?

You can call 01920 871273 and visit bobtailsplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418533)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bobtails+Playgroup+%26+Teddy+Club&query_place_id=ChIJa245v_Kd2EcRgCSxoXg1NuE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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