# Greendown Playgroup

Greendown Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Lydiard Park Academy, Grange Park Way, Grange Park, SWINDON, SN5 6HN, in Freshbrook, Swindon. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greendown-playgroup-507994  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lydiard Park Academy, Grange Park Way, Grange Park, SWINDON, SN5 6HN
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01793 882234
- Website: https://www.greendownplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 507994

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023, 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/16/507994

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1996 (Reference 507994). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507994)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507994)
- 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/16/507994)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/253475)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lydiard Park Academy, Grange Park Way, Grange Park, SWINDON, SN5 6HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.558005,-1.845918

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lydiard Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Shaw Ridge Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Camden Close Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregoze Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Millbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Brook Field Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lift Hazelwood | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Swindon Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swindon-early-years-centre-2649482) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Windmill Hill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-day-nursery-ey290845) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Alpha Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-pre-school-ey408710) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jellytots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellytots-pre-school-109042) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tigers At Swindon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tigers-at-swindon-day-nursery-ey498318) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Shine Bright Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shine-bright-nursery-2821268) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Greendown Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Greendown Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Greendown Playgroup?

You can call 01793 882234 and visit www.greendownplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507994)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Greendown+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ6YNdE5ZDcUgRMZLLitCMomk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.