# Northleach Playgroup

Northleach Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Northleach C of E Primary School, Mill End, Northleach, CHELTENHAM, GL54 3HJ, in Northleach, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northleach-playgroup-101531  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Northleach C of E Primary School, Mill End, Northleach, CHELTENHAM, GL54 3HJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01451 860019
- Website: https://www.northleachplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 101531

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 October 2024, 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/16/101531

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 101531). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101531)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101531)
- 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/16/101531)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/46268)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Northleach C of E Primary School, Mill End, Northleach, CHELTENHAM, GL54 3HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.827564,-1.839106

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northleach Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bourton-On-The-Water Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bourton-on-the-water-day-nursery-ey500042) | Good |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Cotswold Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotswold-montessori-school-2533269) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |
| [Cotswold Montessori @ Guiting](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotswold-montessori-guiting-2547622) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.5 miles |
| [The Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-farm-nursery-ey554132) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Burford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burford-preschool-134452) | Good |  |  | 8.6 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-and-preschool-ey417791) | Good |  |  | 8.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Northleach Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Northleach Playgroup Good at its inspection on 16 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Northleach Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Northleach Playgroup?

You can call 01451 860019 and visit www.northleachplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101531)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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