# Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives

Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives is a full-day nursery at West Street, Helpston, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 7DU, in Helpston, Peterborough. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helpston-playhouse-and-under-fives-256770  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West Street, Helpston, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 7DU
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01733 253243
- Website: http://helpstonplayhouse.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 256770

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256770

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 256770). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256770)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256770)
- 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/16/256770)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/421512)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Street, Helpston, PETERBOROUGH, PE6 7DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.635017,-0.349515

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Peterborough there are about 3.1 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Clare Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-ey423564) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Barnack Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnack-pre-school-260892) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Sunflower Seed Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-seed-preschool-2504496) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-256794) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Treetops Caterpillar](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-caterpillar-ey380553) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Carousel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-2815756) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives Outstanding at its inspection on 2 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives take?

Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives?

You can call 01733 253243 and visit helpstonplayhouse.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/256770)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helpston+Playhouse+Under+Fives+and+Out+of+School+Club&query_place_id=ChIJ3beNnIv0d0gRv-PuKQtaG0s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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