# Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School

Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Thriplow C of E Primary School, School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, SG8 7RH, in Thriplow, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey547516  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Thriplow C of E Primary School, School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, SG8 7RH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01763 208055
- Website: https://www.ladybird-playgroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547516

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547516

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547516). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547516)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547516)
- 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/EY547516)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1797748)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thriplow C of E Primary School, School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, SG8 7RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.101774,0.102013

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriplow CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Fowlmere Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fowlmere Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fowlmere-playgroup-221791) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Hands Nursery School - Newton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-nursery-school-newton-ey485511) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Flying Start Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-montessori-2529012) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Foxton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxton-pre-school-ey376520) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Duxford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duxford-preschool-ey500863) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Whitsers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitsers-ey553885) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School was inspected on 11 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School take?

Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School?

You can call 01763 208055 and visit www.ladybird-playgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547516)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Playgroup+Thriplow&query_place_id=ChIJ3UMXZAF82EcR6vdWw04Ba3o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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