# Happy Faces Playgroup

Happy Faces Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Liddell Hall, Old Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, RG27 0EZ, in Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-playgroup-109864  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Liddell Hall, Old Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, RG27 0EZ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01256 880903
- Website: https://happyfacesplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 109864

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 December 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/16/109864

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1985 (Reference 109864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109864)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109864)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Liddell Hall, Old Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, RG27 0EZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.316082,-1.026435

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Childrens play area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherfield School |  | 0–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bramley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sherfield Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherfield-early-years-centre-2786002) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Willowdene at Sherfield Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willowdene-at-sherfield-park-ey469484) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Apples of Bramley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-of-bramley-507965) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Butter Daisy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butter-daisy-nursery-ey472934) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [First Friends Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-nursery-school-ey538214) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chineham-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey546180) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Faces Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Faces Playgroup Good at its inspection on 2 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Faces Playgroup take?

Happy Faces Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Faces Playgroup?

Bramley (Hants) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Faces Playgroup?

You can call 01256 880903 and visit happyfacesplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109864)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Faces+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJIYPW1TAndEgRU3jcZwGaYGg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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