# St Christopher's Playgroup

St Christopher's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 1 Lincoln Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 3DD, in Warden Hill, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-christophers-playgroup-101597  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Lincoln Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 3DD
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07914 740022
- Website: http://www.stchristophersplaygroup.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101597

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 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/16/101597

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1987 (Reference 101597). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101597)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101597)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101597)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Lincoln Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 3DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.882474,-2.101773

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weaver's Field Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Davillia Drive Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jasmin Way/Justica Way Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Campion Park Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cheriton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Belmont School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bettridge School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Dean Close Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Reddings Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-reddings-playgroup-2907290) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Winton House Private Day Nursey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winton-house-private-day-nursey-2750845) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-ey484332) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Pip and Jim's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pip-and-jims-2859327) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-day-nursery-ey420840) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Broadlands Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadlands-pre-school-centre-101632) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Christopher's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Christopher's Playgroup take?

St Christopher's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Christopher's Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact St Christopher's Playgroup?

You can call 07914 740022 and visit www.stchristophersplaygroup.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101597)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Christopher%27s+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ20n-26gvcUgRy8JgnEJSryE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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