# Poppleton Rd Playgroup

Poppleton Rd Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Annex, Poppleton Rd Primary School, Poppleton Rd, York, YO26 4UP, in Ouse Acres, York. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, 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/poppleton-rd-playgroup-ey426737  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Annex, Poppleton Rd Primary School, Poppleton Rd, York, YO26 4UP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01904 340999
- Ofsted URN: EY426737

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, 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/EY426737

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY426737). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426737)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426737)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426737)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/620869)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annex, Poppleton Rd Primary School, Poppleton Rd, York, YO26 4UP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.962613,-1.114801

- Station: York, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Holgate Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Leeman Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Back Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sovereign Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Siddings Gardens, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppleton Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled  Primary School | Primary | 5–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Carr Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Carr Infant School | Primary | 3–7 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Paul's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leeman Road Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leeman-road-playgroup-ey318188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-preschool-ey372857) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holgate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holgate-preschool-321496) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heather's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathers-day-nursery-321475) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-acomb-2746370) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/josephs-nursery-321469) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppleton Rd Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppleton Rd Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppleton Rd Playgroup take?

Poppleton Rd Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppleton Rd Playgroup?

York is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppleton Rd Playgroup?

You can call 01904 340999.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426737)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppleton+Road+Out+Of+School+Club+%26+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJV-6sXz0xeUgRGYQ0nAneBTE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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