# St Andrews Playgroup

St Andrews Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews Church, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NJ, in Micklefield, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-playgroup-ey271783  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews Church, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NJ
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY271783

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2023, 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/EY271783

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY271783). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271783)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271783)
- 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/EY271783)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews Church, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.626214,-0.722700

- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hillary Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hillary Road Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hannah Ball Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kings Wood School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bowerdean Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Crown House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ash Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Highworth Combined School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fir Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fir-trees-nursery-2853487) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Workshop Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-workshop-day-nursery-2688730) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries - High Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nurseries-high-wycombe-ey469145) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at High Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-high-wycombe-ey257924) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [All Stars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-stars-pre-school-ey445282) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Priory Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-priory-day-nursery-ey489168) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Andrews Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Andrews Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Andrews Playgroup take?

St Andrews Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Andrews Playgroup?

High Wycombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271783)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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