# Soham Playgroup

Soham Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews C of E Junior School, Sand Street, Soham, ELY, CB7 5AA, in Soham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 25 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 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/soham-playgroup-ey389687  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews C of E Junior School, Sand Street, Soham, ELY, CB7 5AA
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07432 810688
- Ofsted URN: EY389687

## 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/EY389687

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2009 (Reference EY389687). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389687)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389687)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389687)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/336310)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews C of E Junior School, Sand Street, Soham, ELY, CB7 5AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.328178,0.338667

- Station: Soham, 0.6 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Weatheralls Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Shade Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Soham Village College | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wombatz Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wombatz-ltd-2526408) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Willows Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-daycare-nursery-221551) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fordham Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fordham-preschool-2715996) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Isleham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/isleham-pre-school-221894) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Burwell Early Learners CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burwell-early-learners-cio-2649500) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Red House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-house-day-nursery-2665802) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Soham Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Soham Playgroup take?

Soham Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Soham Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Soham Playgroup?

You can call 07432 810688.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY389687)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Soham+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJV_lbvOJq2EcRC8TCAWnYT_c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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