# Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup

Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Christchurch Hall, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ, in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sconce-hills-pre-school-playgroup-253322  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Christchurch Hall, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07772 525092
- Ofsted URN: 253322

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/253322

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1966 (Reference 253322). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253322)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253322)
- 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/16/253322)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christchurch Hall, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.068620,-0.810963

- Station: Newark Castle, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sconce and Devon Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Sconny's Play Area, 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mount CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Newark Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [William Gladstone Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ey435746) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [YMCA Nursery at the Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-2839722) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Newark Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-newark-centre-ey481237) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Locos Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-locos-day-nursery-2825119) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey310715) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipity's Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey355547) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup take?

Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup?

Newark Castle is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07772 525092.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253322)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sconce+Hills+Preschool+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJhazGMJ61eUgRlUNno71pBeA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.