# Scallywags

Scallywags is a sessional pre-school at Florence Street Methodist Church, Florence Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BA, in West Hill, Staffordshire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-ey501492  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Florence Street Methodist Church, Florence Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BA
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01543 877712
- Website: http://scallywagsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501492

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 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/EY501492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY501492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501492)
- 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/EY501492)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1901240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Florence Street Methodist Church, Florence Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.716750,-2.009134

- Station: Hednesford, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Skelly, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pye Green Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| West Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hednesford Nursery School | Nursery | 0–4 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Redhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Moorhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebell Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-hill-nursery-2658181) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Chimps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chimps-day-nursery-ey487324) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-ey453909) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rose Hill @ Hednesford Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-hill-hednesford-nursery-school-2691020) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Owl & Pussycat Rooms and Fun Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-pussycat-rooms-and-fun-club-218193) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Honeypot Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-room-ey297454) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Scallywags's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Scallywags Good at its inspection on 13 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Scallywags take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Scallywags?

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

### How do I contact Scallywags?

You can call 01543 877712 and visit scallywagsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501492)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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