# Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup

Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Old School Room, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicester, LE9 7QE, in Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkby-mallory-pre-school-playgroup-226425  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old School Room, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicester, LE9 7QE
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01455 850848
- Ofsted URN: 226425

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226425

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1998 (Reference 226425). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226425)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226425)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226425)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School Room, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicester, LE9 7QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.601251,-1.330453

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Farm School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Heath Lane Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Earl Shilton Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earl-shilton-childrens-day-nursery-2576050) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Pelican Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-preschool-ltd-2712766) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [De Verdun Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-verdun-nursery-ey424462) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Handprints Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handprints-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528623) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ey398536) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Topsham House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-topsham-house-223281) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup take?

Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Kirkby Mallory Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01455 850848.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226425)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirkby+Mallory+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJgSbdN9Jbd0gRB8HNdlIMKXw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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