# Ridgeway Methodist Preschool

Ridgeway Methodist Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Ridgeway Methodist Church, Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 2PS, in St. Stephens Place, Plymouth. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-methodist-preschool-ey541662  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ridgeway Methodist Church, Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 2PS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01752 331186
- Ofsted URN: EY541662

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, 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/EY541662

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY541662). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541662)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541662)
- 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/EY541662)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/330719)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ridgeway Methodist Church, Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 2PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.387433,-4.053281

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Longcause Community Special School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Boringdon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Glen Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newlife Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newlife-nursery-and-preschool-ey468489) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Nippers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nippers-childcare-ltd-ey454562) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Plympton St Maurice Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plympton-st-maurice-childcare-centre-ey474376) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jack & Jill's Childcare Plympton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-childcare-plympton-ey366700) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Chaddlewood Pre-school and Woodies Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaddlewood-pre-school-and-woodies-out-of-school-club-117177) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Willow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childcare-2545201) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ridgeway Methodist Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ridgeway Methodist Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ridgeway Methodist Preschool take?

Ridgeway Methodist Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ridgeway Methodist Preschool?

You can call 01752 331186.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541662)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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