# St Mary's Playgroup

St Mary's Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ, in Drybridge Hill, Suffolk. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Woodbridge Community Playgroups Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-251657  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01394 610220
- Run by: [Woodbridge Community Playgroups Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodbridge-community-playgroups-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 251657

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 April 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/16/251657

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1996 (Reference 251657). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251657)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251657)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251657)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1977614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.095521,1.305901

- Station: Woodbridge, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fen Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Houchell's Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Woodbridge School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kyson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Melton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Farlingaye High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnabas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnabas-pre-school-2645785) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodbridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodbridge-day-nursery-ey495759) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pitstop Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pitstop-nursery-ey424658) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2636794) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare Melton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-melton-ey372663) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rectory Garden Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-garden-montessori-school-2566894) | Good |  |  | 1.8 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 April 2024, 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 27 children at any one time.

### Who runs St Mary's Playgroup?

St Mary's Playgroup is run by Woodbridge Community Playgroups Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Woodbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01394 610220.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251657)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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