# Clifton Methodist Playgroup

Clifton Methodist Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Clifton Methodist Church, Lister Street, ROTHERHAM, S65 2AX, in Clifton, Rotherham. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-methodist-playgroup-303214  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Clifton Methodist Church, Lister Street, ROTHERHAM, S65 2AX
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: 303214

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 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/16/303214

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1987 (Reference 303214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303214)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303214)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303214)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 September 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/461057)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clifton Methodist Church, Lister Street, ROTHERHAM, S65 2AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.429756,-1.339358

- Station: Rotherham Central, 0.9 miles
- Station: Parkgate, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clifton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Water Play, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badsley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Ann's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Dene Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Arnold Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Coleridge Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Broom Valley Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Herringthorpe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Kids Clifton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-clifton-2875270) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Curiosity Cottage (Herringthorpe)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-herringthorpe-2902433) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lime Tree Nursery (Eastwood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lime-tree-nursery-eastwood-ey551728) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Moorgate Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorgate-daycare-nursery-2594062) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Rotherham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-rotherham-ey549654) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dream Catchers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dream-catchers-nursery-2518261) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Clifton Methodist Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clifton Methodist Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clifton Methodist Playgroup take?

Clifton Methodist Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Clifton Methodist Playgroup?

Rotherham Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303214)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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