# Holyrood Playgroup

Holyrood Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL, in Chard, Somerset. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-playgroup-142951  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07980 032187
- Website: http://holyroodplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 142951

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/16/142951

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 142951). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142951)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142951)
- 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/16/142951)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.875994,-2.965504

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Snowdon Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bampton Avenue, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jocelyn Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Redstart Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Munchkins Childcare C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-munchkins-childcare-c-i-c-2673102) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Chard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-and-care-childrens-day-nursery-chard-2888260) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Lawns Children's Nursery @ Chard School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lawns-childrens-nursery-chard-school-ey479736) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playdays Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-pre-school-142945) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chard NNI/Schools Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chard-nni-schools-out-ey262443) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-wraparound-avishayes-2823528) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Holyrood Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holyrood Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Holyrood Playgroup?

You can call 07980 032187 and visit holyroodplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/142951)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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