# Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup

Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Prospect Walk, Hereford, HR1 1NZ, in Aylestone Hill, Herefordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadlands-bright-sparks-playgroup-2515584  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Prospect Walk, Hereford, HR1 1NZ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01432 278249
- Website: http://www.brightsparkshereford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2515584

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2022, 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/16/2515584

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2515584). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515584)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515584)
- 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/16/2515584)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Prospect Walk, Hereford, HR1 1NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.062907,-2.692777

- Station: Hereford, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Churchill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Quarry, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hampton Dene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Holmer CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Paul's Childcare CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-childcare-cio-2509646) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [All Star at St Pauls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-star-at-st-pauls-2519743) | Met |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-ey543721) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Beech House Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beech-house-nursery-school-limited-ey546631) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lollipops Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-nursery-and-creche-ey459524) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-creche-ey414908) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 12 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup take?

Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup?

Hereford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Broadlands Bright Sparks Playgroup?

You can call 01432 278249 and visit www.brightsparkshereford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515584)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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