# Ross Preschool Playgroup

Ross Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Ross & District Community Association, Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 7QD, in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ross-preschool-playgroup-223586  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ross & District Community Association, Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 7QD
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01989 763249
- Ofsted URN: 223586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 April 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/16/223586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 223586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223586)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223586)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ross & District Community Association, Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 7QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.915075,-2.576514

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Prospect, 0.4 miles
- Park: Long Acres, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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 Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ashfield Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring Gate Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-gate-nursery-school-ey414286) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Abacus 2000 Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-2000-nursery-school-2820213) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Joseph's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-nursery-2801445) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak House Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-school-ltd-ey485338) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Red House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-house-nursery-school-223585) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Ruardean Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruardean-acorns-511782) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ross Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ross Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ross Preschool Playgroup take?

Ross Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ross Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01989 763249.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/223586)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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