# Colwich Playgroup

Colwich Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Colwich Community Centre, Main Road, Colwich, STAFFORD, ST17 0XD, in Colwich, Staffordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colwich-playgroup-ey444338  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Colwich Community Centre, Main Road, Colwich, STAFFORD, ST17 0XD
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY444338

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 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/EY444338

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2012 (Reference EY444338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444338)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444338)
- 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/EY444338)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195631)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colwich Community Centre, Main Road, Colwich, STAFFORD, ST17 0XD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.788398,-1.986607

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwich CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Anson CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Great Haywood Under 5s CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-haywood-under-5s-cio-2566307) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Little Oak Tree Day Nursery - Forest Hills](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-oak-tree-day-nursery-forest-hills-2861065) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hixon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hixon-2676208) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Nurturing Minds Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurturing-minds-day-nursery-ltd-2784461) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Rugeley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-rugeley-2676225) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-milford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey288114) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colwich Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colwich Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colwich Playgroup take?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY444338)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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