# Dovecote Playgroup

Dovecote Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at C C S, 15-19 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA, in South Cliff, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 30 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 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovecote-playgroup-ey555952  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C C S, 15-19 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07929 929068
- Website: http://dovecotepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555952

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/EY555952

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY555952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555952)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555952)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555952)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1878940)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C C S, 15-19 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, YO12 5EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.277944,-0.410922

- Station: Scarborough, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crescent Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Falsgrave Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Martin's Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Gladstone Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Friarage Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Springhead School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Barrowcliff School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Woodlands Academy |  | 2–16 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childhaven Under Two's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childhaven-under-twos-2853079) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Skylark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-day-nursery-2557078) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Seedlings Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-nursery-and-pre-school-2654390) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jitterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jitterbugs-day-nursery-400096) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-2819018) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buckets & Spades Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckets-and-spades-nursery-ey283140) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Dovecote Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dovecote Playgroup take?

Dovecote Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Scarborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dovecote Playgroup?

You can call 07929 929068 and visit dovecotepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555952)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dovecote+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzdqIiPRHf0gRoC91y2NyNCg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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