# Seend Playgroup

Seend Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Irene Usher Memorial Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NS, in Seend, Wiltshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seend-playgroup-146057  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Irene Usher Memorial Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NS
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 146057

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, 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/16/146057

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 146057). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146057)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146057)
- 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/16/146057)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Irene Usher Memorial Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham, SN12 6NS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.349450,-2.082896

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Lye Field Playpark, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wiltshire there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seend Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bowerhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Melksham Oak Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Townsend Barn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-barn-nursery-ey439507) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Bowerhill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowerhill-pre-school-ey416627) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery (Melksham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-melksham-ltd-2676717) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Bumpers Nursery at Canberra, Melksham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumpers-nursery-at-canberra-melksham-2824366) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [South Hills Nursery Rowde](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hills-nursery-rowde-2845429) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Queensway Chapel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensway-chapel-nursery-ey279555) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Seend Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Seend Playgroup Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Seend Playgroup take?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146057)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seend+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJXV5aTQBjcUgRl7Y_x94i8YM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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