# Ridgeway Playgroup Limited

Ridgeway Playgroup Limited is a full-day nursery at Bussage Village Hall, The Ridgeway, Bussage, GL6 8BB, in Brownshill, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-playgroup-limited-ey342824  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bussage Village Hall, The Ridgeway, Bussage, GL6 8BB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07780 258555
- Website: http://ridgewayplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY342824

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2025, 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/EY342824

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY342824). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342824)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342824)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342824)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bussage Village Hall, The Ridgeway, Bussage, GL6 8BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.730574,-2.169110

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bussage Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Old Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bussage Park playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chalford Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Thrupp School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Sladewood Academy |  | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Oakridge Parochial School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dean Close Little Trees Brownshill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-brownshill-2858366) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puddleducks Nursery Chalford CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nursery-chalford-cio-2707466) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lindens Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-early-years-2609702) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Rodborough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rodborough-playgroup-101719) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Children of One End Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-children-of-one-end-street-ey400757) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ The Rosary](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-the-rosary-ey430748) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ridgeway Playgroup Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ridgeway Playgroup Limited Good at its inspection on 14 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ridgeway Playgroup Limited take?

Ridgeway Playgroup Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ridgeway Playgroup Limited?

You can call 07780 258555 and visit ridgewayplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342824)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ridgeway+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJsaoSO8oNcUgRzVrBcziiL_8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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