# Hutton Playgroup

Hutton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Hutton Village Hall, Moor Lane, Hutton, PR4 5SE, in Hutton, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hutton-playgroup-310285  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hutton Village Hall, Moor Lane, Hutton, PR4 5SE
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 310285

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 310285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310285)
- 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/16/310285)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hutton Village Hall, Moor Lane, Hutton, PR4 5SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.731634,-2.763907

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

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Independent School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Howick Church Endowed Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elizabeth Saunders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elizabeth-saunders-nursery-2691128) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [New Longton Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-longton-under-5s-309402) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashbridge Nursery Hutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-nursery-hutton-ey286886) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nursery @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-whitefield-2631790) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ashleigh Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleigh-nursery-school-309217) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Penwortham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penwortham-2860956) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Hutton Playgroup was inspected on 6 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hutton Playgroup take?

Hutton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310285)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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