# Goslings Playgroup

Goslings Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at C/O Whitehill School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HT, in Sunnyside, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goslings-playgroup-146757  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: C/O Whitehill School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HT
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01462 622662
- Website: http://www.goslingsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 146757

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/16/146757

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1992 (Reference 146757). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146757)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146757)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146757)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/965172)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Whitehill School, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.942373,-0.266644

- Station: Hitchin, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Windmill Hill, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hitchin Priory Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kingshott School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| William Ransom Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mary Exton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| York Road Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highbury Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highbury-lodge-day-nursery-146741) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Aloud St Andrews](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-aloud-st-andrews-ey468316) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Millennium First Steps Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millennium-first-steps-nursery-ltd-ey420136) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Teddybears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddybears-preschool-ey500035) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilehouse-street-pre-school-and-nursery-ey274596) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Cookie Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cookie-club-ey472328) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Goslings Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Goslings Playgroup take?

Goslings Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

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

Hitchin is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Goslings Playgroup?

You can call 01462 622662 and visit www.goslingsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146757)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Goslings+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJi3eBw-YzdkgRdjoxCtLepDg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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