# South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup

South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UW, in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, 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/south-cerney-pre-school-playgroup-101528  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UW
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01285 860340
- Website: http://www.southcerneyplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 101528

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 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/16/101528

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 101528). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101528)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101528)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101528)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/809772)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.669501,-1.933529

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirkland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkland-day-nursery-199374) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Duke of Gloucester Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duke-of-gloucester-playgroup-101655) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Ashton Keynes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-keynes-pre-school-199416) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wild Oaks Early Learning Centre LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-oaks-early-learning-centre-ltd-2665651) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bingham Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bingham-kindergarten-ey475640) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery at Rugrats and Half Pints](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-at-rugrats-and-half-pints-2639352) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup take?

South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact South Cerney Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01285 860340 and visit www.southcerneyplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101528)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South+Cerney+Preschool+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJwWrTIVMVcUgReOGZMbL9axo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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