# Painswick Playgroup

Painswick Playgroup is a full-day nursery at c/o Croft Primary School, Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6RQ, in Painswick, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, 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/painswick-playgroup-101673  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: c/o Croft Primary School, Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6RQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01452 813316
- Website: https://painswickplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101673

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 June 2025, 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/16/101673

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1991 (Reference 101673). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101673)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101673)
- 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/16/101673)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 9 January 2012). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/617410)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Croft Primary School, Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.788198,-2.197265

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sheepscombe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whiteshill Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whiteshill-preschool-playgroup-ey348590) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-ey430712) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Children of One End Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-ey400757) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Upton St Leonards Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-st-leonards-playgroup-101748) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-ey430748) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-2796687) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Painswick Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Painswick Playgroup take?

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

### How do I contact Painswick Playgroup?

You can call 01452 813316 and visit painswickplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101673)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Painswick+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJJ1ipUYQPcUgRBwci87Tdv20)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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