# Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs

Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs is a sessional pre-school at URC Willettt Way, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LH, in Petts Wood, Bromley. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petts-wood-playgroup-for-children-with-special-needs-137332  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: URC Willettt Way, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LH
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: 137332

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 137332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137332)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137332)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: URC Willettt Way, Petts Wood, ORPINGTON, BR5 1LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388791,0.078424

- Station: Petts Wood, 0.2 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bromley High School GDST |  | 4–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Beginnings Pre School Petts Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-pre-school-petts-wood-2656646) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Phoenix Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-early-learners-2881579) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Crocs Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crocs-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2776900) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Pavilion Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pavilion-pre-school-159394) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ella & Mais Early Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ella-and-mais-early-days-2865788) |  |  | 08:00–14:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-ey247983) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs take?

Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs?

Petts Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137332)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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