# St Mary's Playgroup

St Mary's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Mary of the Crays, Church Centre, 114 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ, in Crayford, Bexley. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-115372  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary of the Crays, Church Centre, 114 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01322 555894
- Ofsted URN: 115372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 June 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/16/115372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 115372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115372)
- 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/16/115372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/738099)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary of the Crays, Church Centre, 114 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.453893,0.172510

- Station: Crayford, 0.4 miles
- Station: Barnehurst, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shenstone Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Waterside Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Martens Grove, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bexley there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shenstone School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mayplace Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wentworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Old Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-old-road-2782833) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mini Gems Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-gems-pre-school-ey557088) | Good |  | 08:50–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Paulinus Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-paulinus-pre-school-2745064) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nickie's Nippers Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nickies-nippers-pre-school-ltd-2691950) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-nursery-ey498708) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Next Generation Day Nursey (Barnehurst) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-day-nursey-barnehurst-ltd-ey561542) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Mary's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

Crayford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01322 555894.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/115372)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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