# Hucclecote Playgroup

Hucclecote Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Bungalow, Dinglewell Infant School, Dinglewell, Hucclecote, GL3 3HS, in Hucclecote, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hucclecote-playgroup-ey465344  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Bungalow, Dinglewell Infant School, Dinglewell, Hucclecote, GL3 3HS
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: EY465344

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 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/EY465344

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY465344). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465344)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465344)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465344)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/669916)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Bungalow, Dinglewell Infant School, Dinglewell, Hucclecote, GL3 3HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.854522,-2.194795

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hucclecote Millenium Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Barnwood Park & Arboretum, 0.4 miles
- Playground: King George V Playing Fields Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: The Oaks - Monk Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Greenways Play Area, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Coopers Edge School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Neverland Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/neverland-childcare-2656816) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abbeymead Under Fives Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbeymead-under-fives-playgroup-101450) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Barnwood Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-barnwood-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2652959) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-hucclecote-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey424050) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Hucclecote](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-hucclecote-ey553142) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-2723500) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hucclecote Playgroup Good at its inspection on 5 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hucclecote Playgroup take?

Hucclecote Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465344)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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