# Leeman Road Playgroup

Leeman Road Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Barnabas C of E Primary School, Jubilee Terrace, York, YO26 4YZ, in Holgate, York. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leeman-road-playgroup-ey318188  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Barnabas C of E Primary School, Jubilee Terrace, York, YO26 4YZ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01904 936330
- Website: https://stbarnabasprimary.co.uk/parents/leeman-road-playgroup/
- Ofsted URN: EY318188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2024, 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/EY318188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY318188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318188)
- 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/EY318188)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Barnabas C of E Primary School, Jubilee Terrace, York, YO26 4YZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.963787,-1.102425

- Station: York, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leeman Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Back Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Homestead Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Holgate Park, 0.4 miles
- 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 York 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled  Primary School | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Peter's School 2-18 |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Poppleton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bootham School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Clifton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Mount School (York) |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppleton Rd Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppleton-rd-playgroup-ey426737) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/josephs-nursery-321469) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Holgate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holgate-preschool-321496) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Heather's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathers-day-nursery-321475) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - 7 Minster Yard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-7-minster-yard-ey562081) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Scarcroft Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scarcroft-green-nursery-ey227482) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Leeman Road Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leeman Road Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leeman Road Playgroup take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Leeman Road Playgroup?

York is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Leeman Road Playgroup?

You can call 01904 936330 and visit stbarnabasprimary.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318188)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leeman+Road+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ94SHvBExeUgRFrC8E798sPE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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