# Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers

Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers is a sessional pre-school at c/o Hempsted Primary School, St. Swithuns Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LH, in Hempsted, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hempsted-playgroup-and-toddlers-101762  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Hempsted Primary School, St. Swithuns Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01452 500040
- Website: https://www.hempstedplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 101762

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 June 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/16/101762

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1997 (Reference 101762). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101762)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101762)
- 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/16/101762)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1020178)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Hempsted Primary School, St. Swithuns Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.852265,-2.271019

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Gloucestershire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Altus School |  | 4–16 | Good (January 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Meadowside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jelly Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-bears-day-nursery-ey556243) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [My Ohana Nursery Gloucester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-gloucester-ey483799) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Into-Play @ The Quays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-play-the-quays-ey451292) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Pebbles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pebbles-nursery-ey464914) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Family Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-family-haven-101760) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hugo and Holly Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugo-and-holly-day-nursery-ey275595) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers Good at its inspection on 23 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers take?

Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers?

Gloucester is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hempsted Playgroup & Toddlers?

You can call 01452 500040 and visit www.hempstedplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101762)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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