# Christ Church Playgroup

Christ Church Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, SIDCUP, DA15 7JJ, in Longlands, Bexley. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-playgroup-115343  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, SIDCUP, DA15 7JJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 020 8300 2913
- Ofsted URN: 115343

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, 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/16/115343

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1997 (Reference 115343). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115343)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115343)
- 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/16/115343)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/687257)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church Church Hall, Woodside Crescent, SIDCUP, DA15 7JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430862,0.089965

- Station: Sidcup, 0.7 miles
- Station: New Eltham, 1.0 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Farm Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Carlton Rd Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bexley 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Benedict House Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| West Lodge School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dulverton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edgebury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sidcup Day Nursery And Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sidcup-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2660896) | Good | £87 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey547297) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-ey539423) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Premier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-2645616) | Good | £112 | 07:15–18:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Purple Willows Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-willows-sidcup-ey553218) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-boots-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey467663) | Good |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Christ Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Christ Church Playgroup Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Christ Church Playgroup take?

Christ Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Christ Church Playgroup?

Sidcup is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Christ Church Playgroup?

You can call 020 8300 2913.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115343)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christ+Church+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJqX1ZiVWp2EcRbdjNWS5-rh4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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