# Richmond Playgroup

Richmond Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Richmond Primary School, Towers Drive, Hinckley, LE10 0ZD, in Hollycroft, Leicestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/richmond-playgroup-ey305596  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Richmond Primary School, Towers Drive, Hinckley, LE10 0ZD
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY305596

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 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/EY305596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY305596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305596)
- 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/EY305596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1977633)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Richmond Primary School, Towers Drive, Hinckley, LE10 0ZD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.552679,-1.380230

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Richmond Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jellicoe Way Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hollycroft Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley |  | 4–19 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Battling Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hollycroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hinckley Parks Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Foxglove School |  | 3–18 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stork Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stork-day-nursery-ey240624) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hinckley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hinckley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey281008) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Allsorts Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-nursery-school-ltd-ey476899) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Flutterbies Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbies-preschool-2896305) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Flutterbies Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbies-preschool-limited-2505727) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Peters Pre School, Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-little-explorers-ey556269) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Richmond Playgroup Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Richmond Playgroup take?

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

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

Hinckley is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305596)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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