# Co-operative Play and Learn

Co-operative Play and Learn is a full-day nursery at Co-op Sports and Social Grounds Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE, in Birstall, Leicestershire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/co-operative-play-and-learn-ey472097  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Co-op Sports and Social Grounds Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07443 606287
- Website: https://co-operativeplayandlearn.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY472097

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, 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/EY472097

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY472097). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472097)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472097)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472097)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Co-op Sports and Social Grounds Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.667616,-1.126217

- Station: Leicester North (Great Central Railway), 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Watermead Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: School Lane Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodstock Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mellor Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wolsey House Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mowmacre Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Herrick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lambs Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-pre-school-ey550930) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-birstall-ey561767) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Gems Birstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-birstall-2856286) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [My Playroom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-playroom-nursery-2818571) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Milky Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-milky-way-day-nursery-2579620) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tudor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-pre-school-2705357) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Co-operative Play and Learn's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Co-operative Play and Learn Good at its inspection on 8 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Co-operative Play and Learn take?

Co-operative Play and Learn is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Co-operative Play and Learn?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Co-operative Play and Learn?

You can call 07443 606287 and visit co-operativeplayandlearn.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472097)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Co-operative+Play+and+Learn&query_place_id=ChIJree2FxBhd0gRNQ2EUGjrO2w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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