# Croft Playgroup

Croft Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RA, in Old Town, Swindon. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-playgroup-109058  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01793 512882
- Website: http://www.croftplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109058

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109058

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1972 (Reference 109058). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109058)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109058)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109058)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/252995)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546513,-1.773490

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lawns Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Town Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Croft Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Quarry Road Play Park, 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 Swindon there are about 4.2 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: 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Lethbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lift East Wichel | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Trees Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-trees-day-care-nursery-109128) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Inquisitive Minds Upham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inquisitive-minds-upham-road-2889688) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Swindon Broome](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-swindon-broome-ey289477) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [King William Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-william-playgroup-109074) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Clifton Street Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clifton-street-pre-school-508006) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Walcot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-walcot-2886059) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Croft Playgroup Good at its inspection on 25 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Croft Playgroup take?

Croft Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Croft Playgroup?

Swindon is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Croft Playgroup?

You can call 01793 512882 and visit www.croftplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109058)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Croft+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJOR2V4lREcUgR68K17Ri4F50)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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