# Fowlmere Playgroup

Fowlmere Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Fowlmere URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere, ROYSTON, SG8 7SA, in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fowlmere-playgroup-221791  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fowlmere URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere, ROYSTON, SG8 7SA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07564 022722
- Website: http://www.fowlmereplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 221791

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 2024, 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/16/221791

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 221791). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221791)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221791)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221791)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1432973)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fowlmere URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere, ROYSTON, SG8 7SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.090726,0.074397

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlmere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Foxton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Flying Start Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-montessori-2529012) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey547516) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Foxton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxton-pre-school-ey376520) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Newton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-newton-ey485511) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Bunnies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bunnies-nursery-school-2723522) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Melbourn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-melbourn-ey485624) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Fowlmere Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fowlmere Playgroup take?

Fowlmere Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fowlmere Playgroup?

You can call 07564 022722 and visit www.fowlmereplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/221791)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fowlmere+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJq7DxSr9-2EcR3gNbpjqNwZU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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