# Northway Preschool Playgroup

Northway Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Virginia Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8PT, in Northway, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northway-preschool-playgroup-101573  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Virginia Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8PT
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01684 276040
- Website: http://www.northwayplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101573

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101573

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1988 (Reference 101573). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101573)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101573)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101573)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/862576)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Virginia Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.003638,-2.111852

- Station: Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, 0.4 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Carrant Brook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Tirlebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Mitton Manor Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Tewkesbury Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mary P's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-ps-ltd-ey412550) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Play Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-play-group-ey274455) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashchurch Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashchurch-playgroup-ey424492) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Ashchurch, Tewkesbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-ashchurch-tewkesbury-2825235) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mitton Manor Pre-School and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mitton-manor-pre-school-and-after-school-club-101658) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bredon Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bredon-playgroup-205313) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Northway Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Northway Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Northway Preschool Playgroup take?

Northway Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Northway Preschool Playgroup?

Ashchurch for Tewkesbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Northway Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01684 276040 and visit www.northwayplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101573)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Northway+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJe8asbZ3icEgRsjt37X-mK5M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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