# Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School

Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Broadfields Road, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8HX, in Gislingham, Suffolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gislingham-playgroup-and-pre-school-2520027  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Broadfields Road, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8HX
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01379 788934
- Website: https://www.gislinghamplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2520027

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/2520027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2020 (Reference 2520027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2520027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2520027)
- 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/16/2520027)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1588809)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broadfields Road, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.302340,1.040625

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaxley-and-mellis-pre-school-ey393732) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Bacton Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bacton-under-fives-251403) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Botesdale and Rickinghall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/botesdale-and-rickinghall-pre-school-508612) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Willows Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-willows-pre-school-251564) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Jungle Cubs And Jungle Giants Cic](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jungle-cubs-and-jungle-giants-cic-2524855) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ey426108) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School take?

Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Gislingham Playgroup And Pre School?

You can call 01379 788934 and visit www.gislinghamplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2520027)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gislingham+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJGaTmlhC52UcRsdYvVlTGtm8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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