# Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup

Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hempstead Playing Fields, Gillingham, ME7 3RH, in Hempstead, Medway. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempstead-pavilion-playgroup-ey543640  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hempstead Playing Fields, Gillingham, ME7 3RH
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY543640

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, 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/EY543640

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY543640). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543640)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543640)
- 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/EY543640)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hempstead Playing Fields, Gillingham, ME7 3RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.352721,0.571683

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wigmore Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Capstone Farm Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Danecourt School |  | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedgehogs Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Prima Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/prima-montessori-day-nursery-ey230735) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup take?

Hempstead Pavilion Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543640)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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