# Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup

Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at c/o Birdlip Village Hall, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JH, in Birdlip, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimpsfield-and-birdlip-playgroup-101472  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Birdlip Village Hall, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JH
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 101472

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/101472

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 101472). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101472)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101472)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101472)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Birdlip Village Hall, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.827644,-2.107774

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdlip Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-day-nursery-101601) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-playgroup-101780) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Bambis Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambis-childcare-ltd-2806417) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Brockworth Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brockworth-pre-school-101448) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Ridgemount Cottage Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgemount-cottage-nursery-school-ey545310) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Shurdington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shurdington-pre-school-101543) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup take?

Brimpsfield and Birdlip Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101472)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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