# Parkend Playgroup

Parkend Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4HL, in Parkend, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Yorkley Under 5s Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkend-playgroup-2555126  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4HL
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01594 564495
- Run by: [Yorkley Under 5s Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/yorkley-under-5s-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 2555126

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555126

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2555126). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555126)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555126)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555126)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, GL15 4HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.769234,-2.549017

- Station: Parkend (Dean Forest Railway), 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Yorkley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pillowell Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillowell-early-years-group-101716) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Yorkley Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yorkley-playgroup-101637) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bream Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bream-early-learners-ey136954) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ellwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellwood-nursery-2642919) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Greenwoods Nursery Limited Coalway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwoods-nursery-limited-coalway-2679208) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Primrose Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-hill-nursery-101721) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Parkend Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkend Playgroup take?

Parkend Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Parkend Playgroup?

Parkend Playgroup is run by Yorkley Under 5s Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Parkend Playgroup?

Parkend (Dean Forest Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkend Playgroup?

You can call 01594 564495.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555126)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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