# Minster Lovell Playgroup

Minster Lovell Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Kenelms School Grounds, Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP, in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minster-lovell-playgroup-134454  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Kenelms School Grounds, Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01993 705645
- Website: http://www.minsterlovellplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 134454

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, 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/16/134454

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 134454). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134454)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134454)
- 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/16/134454)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Kenelms School Grounds, Wenrisc Drive, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0SP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.793890,-1.547315

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Windrush Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| West Witney Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dots Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dots-daycare-ltd-ey443584) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Witney Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-witney-day-nursery-and-preschool-2721883) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Brize Norton Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brize-norton-village-pre-school-134449) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Oak Pre-School (Witney) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oak-pre-school-witney-limited-ey421302) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Witney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-witney-2807809) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [The Co-Operative Childcare Carterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-carterton-2886083) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Minster Lovell Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minster Lovell Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minster Lovell Playgroup take?

Minster Lovell Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Minster Lovell Playgroup?

You can call 01993 705645 and visit www.minsterlovellplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134454)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minster+Lovell+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJWfSF2i4zcUgRv7cRUiiPhtI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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