# Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup

Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at ST PETERS CHURCH HALL LORDSMEAD, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 0LL, in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads, Wiltshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lordsmead-pre-school-playgroup-199368  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: ST PETERS CHURCH HALL LORDSMEAD, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 0LL
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01249 464222
- Website: http://lordsmeadpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 199368

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 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/16/199368

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 199368). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199368)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199368)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199368)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: ST PETERS CHURCH HALL LORDSMEAD, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 0LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.461360,-2.141440

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Little Battens Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gascelyn Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hardenhuish Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Little Battens Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Gascelyn Park Play Area, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire 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 9 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Frogwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Redland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queen's Crescent School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ivy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Paul's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Monkton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [YMCA Redland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-redland-nursery-2594611) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Moonbeams Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moonbeams-pre-school-ey560346) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Pips Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pips-nursery-ey332429) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chippenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chippenham-199372) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [New Road Children's Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-road-childrens-day-care-nursery-ey331756) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [RISE Pre-School @ The Oaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-pre-school-the-oaks-ey368249) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup take?

Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup?

Chippenham is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lordsmead Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01249 464222 and visit lordsmeadpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/199368)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lords+Mead+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ5bYAGOV6cUgRZjP0JmMKRAE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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