# Sharpness Playgroup

Sharpness Playgroup is a full-day nursery at c/o Sharpness Primary School, Newtown, Berkeley, GL13 9NU, in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sharpness-playgroup-101524  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: c/o Sharpness Primary School, Newtown, Berkeley, GL13 9NU
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 101524

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, 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/16/101524

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 101524). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101524)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101524)
- 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/16/101524)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Sharpness Primary School, Newtown, Berkeley, GL13 9NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.713417,-2.470152

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpness Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lift Berkeley | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Come and Play Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/come-and-play-day-nursery-ltd-2615480) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Buds to Bloom Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buds-to-bloom-limited-2669206) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Divine Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/divine-kidz-nursery-2891755) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Chapel Hill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-hill-day-nursery-2721535) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Primrose Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-hill-nursery-101721) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Blakeney Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blakeney-under-fives-510052) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Sharpness Playgroup Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sharpness Playgroup take?

Sharpness 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/16/101524)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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