# Playhouse Nursery

Playhouse Nursery is a full-day nursery at 24 Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3HD, in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-nursery-205295  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24 Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3HD
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01684 563379
- Website: https://www.playhousemalvern.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 205295

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 April 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/16/205295

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 205295). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205295)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205295)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205295)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/672837)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 24 Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.106839,-2.328606

- Station: Great Malvern, 0.5 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Priory Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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 Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Parish CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James' CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Great Malvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beacon View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Malvern | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Northleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Somers Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Home-Grown At The Wyche Institute](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-grown-at-the-wyche-institute-ey558421) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-and-preschool-2867074) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Smart Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-steps-nursery-2567278) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-and-preschool-ey422213) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey415227) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Mini Malvern Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-malvern-nursery-2803177) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playhouse Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Nursery take?

Playhouse Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Nursery?

Great Malvern is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playhouse Nursery?

You can call 01684 563379 and visit www.playhousemalvern.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205295)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playhouse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm0S43er4cEgRYcktcz1VXe8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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