# Charlton & District Playgroup

Charlton & District Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St. Thomas Church, Charlton, ANDOVER, SP10 4AN, in Charlton, Hampshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlton-and-district-playgroup-511329  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Thomas Church, Charlton, ANDOVER, SP10 4AN
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 07979 841318
- Website: http://www.charltonanddistrictplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 511329

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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/16/511329

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 511329). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511329)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511329)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511329)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Thomas Church, Charlton, ANDOVER, SP10 4AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.221549,-1.498354

- Station: Andover, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Charlton Sports Centre Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Saxon Fields 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 Hampshire 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 7 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Knights Enham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Roman Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Rookwood School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Balksbury Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Littleworld Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littleworld-day-nursery-110169) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Shepherds Spring Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shepherds-spring-pre-school-nursery-ey552948) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rooks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rooks-nursery-2824468) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Blooming Kids Harris Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-kids-harris-hall-2867722) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Andover Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-andover-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey443569) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [3-2-5 Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/3-2-5-pre-school-ey285836) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charlton & District Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charlton & District Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charlton & District Playgroup take?

Charlton & District Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charlton & District Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Charlton & District Playgroup?

You can call 07979 841318 and visit www.charltonanddistrictplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511329)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlton+%26+District+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJu_dJB1MHdEgRYRAUzvJ3g7k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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