# St John's RC Playgroup

St John's RC Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DQ, in Horton Bank, Bradford. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-rc-playgroup-301987  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DQ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01274 574550
- Ofsted URN: 301987

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 September 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/16/301987

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 301987). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301987)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301987)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301987)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.770368,-1.803144

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Horton Bank Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bradford there are about 4.8 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: 3.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Reevy Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Home Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hollingwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brackenhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Southmere Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childcare@Buttershaw Christian Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-buttershaw-christian-family-centre-ey276042) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-nursery-2886339) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Short Circuits Care Club Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/short-circuits-care-club-limited-ey294130) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Tykes @ Stocks Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tykes-stocks-lane-2647828) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Dracup Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dracup-lodge-day-nursery-ey482490) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Fairfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-2704640) | Outstanding |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St John's RC Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St John's RC Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01274 574550.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/301987)
- 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=ChIJNfcoXvzme0gRqGn46XbBWdE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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