# Ranwell Playgroup

Ranwell Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Ranwell Playgroup, 1 McCullum Road, London, E3 5HZ, in Old Ford, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ranwell-playgroup-ey558187  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ranwell Playgroup, 1 McCullum Road, London, E3 5HZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 020 8981 6310
- Ofsted URN: EY558187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 May 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/EY558187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY558187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558187)
- 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/EY558187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/103193)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Ranwell Playgroup, 1 McCullum Road, London, E3 5HZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.535326,-0.031291

- Station: Bow Road, 0.6 miles
- Station: Hackney Wick, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Bow Church, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Stephen's Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: McKenna Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lefevre Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Selwyn Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Olga Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Phoenix School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lauriston School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gatehouse School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Vernon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vernon-pre-school-playgroup-ey231123) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Montessori On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-on-the-park-ey556252) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wetherell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherell-nursery-ey428907) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [MEplace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-2619274) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [MEplace Big](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-big-2710245) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Pillar Box Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-gardens-nursery-ey152556) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Ranwell Playgroup's opening hours?

Ranwell Playgroup opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Ranwell Playgroup Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ranwell Playgroup take?

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

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

Hackney Wick is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ranwell Playgroup?

You can call 020 8981 6310.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Old+Ford+Ranwell+E3+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJfZTzvz0ddkgRnAAdNFT3s6I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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