# Chapel Lane Playgroup

Chapel Lane Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Desford Free Church, Chapel Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GE, in Desford, Leicestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-lane-playgroup-ey562225  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Desford Free Church, Chapel Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07825 370568
- Ofsted URN: EY562225

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 27 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 12 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562225

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY562225). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562225)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562225)
- 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/EY562225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Desford Free Church, Chapel Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.627586,-1.297116

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 7 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desford Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bosworth Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Topsham House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-topsham-house-223281) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bosworth Academy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosworth-academy-day-nursery-ey455967) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [De Verdun Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-verdun-nursery-ey424462) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkby-mallory-pre-school-playgroup-226425) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Oak Trees Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oak-trees-preschool-ey492820) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Kirby Muxloe Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirby-muxloe-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637885) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chapel Lane Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Chapel Lane Playgroup was inspected on 27 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Chapel Lane Playgroup take?

Chapel Lane Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chapel Lane Playgroup?

You can call 07825 370568.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562225)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chapel+Lane+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJm4oibwBZd0gRWpoAagFRnis)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.