# St John's Playgroup

St John's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Johns Church Hall, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT, in Bilton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-400351  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Johns Church Hall, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07931 987665
- Website: https://www.st-johns-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400351

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400351

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 400351). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400351)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400351)
- 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/16/400351)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Church Hall, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.008385,-1.534226

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Woodfield Millennium Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bachelor Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Woodfield Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Roberts Crescent Play Area, 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Duchy College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-playgroup-ltd-ey415533) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2828473) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Playaway Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-playaway-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey331082) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Harcourt Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harcourt-day-nursery-ey341317) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Northern Performance Academy & Performatots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-performance-academy-and-performatots-2638837) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St John's Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 2 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St John's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

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

Harrogate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07931 987665 and visit www.st-johns-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400351)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+John%27s+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJH1RHZ8BTeUgR4V44i67xHgU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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