# Poplars Preschool

Poplars Preschool is a full-day nursery at Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG, in Wigston, Leicestershire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-preschool-ey340388  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0116 257 3729
- Website: http://www.poplarsgroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY340388

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, 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/EY340388

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY340388). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340388)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340388)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340388)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/371125)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.595552,-1.118940

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goldhill Spinney, 0.3 miles
- Park: Knighton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Chiltern Green Play Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Leys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Overdale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Overdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fairfield Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School | All-through | 2–16 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Marriott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cradle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-ey438085) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Linwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linwood-day-nursery-2886032) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knighton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-226971) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chatterbox Pre-School Knighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-pre-school-knighton-2880953) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes - Knighton Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-knighton-limited-2775221) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-wigston-magna-223213) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poplars Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poplars Preschool Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poplars Preschool take?

Poplars Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poplars Preschool?

South Wigston is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poplars Preschool?

You can call 0116 257 3729 and visit www.poplarsgroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340388)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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