# St. Marys Preschool Playgroup

St. Marys Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 322 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4BD, in California, Suffolk. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-playgroup-251658  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 322 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4BD
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 251658

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, 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/16/251658

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 251658). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251658)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251658)
- 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/16/251658)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1653148)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 322 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4BD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.061244,1.173672

- Station: Derby Road (Ipswich), 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sidegate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Noahs Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-251580) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Leaders Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-childcare-ey433050) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-251558) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Helens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-playgroup-251649) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Playtime Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playtime-pre-school-251650) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Twizzle Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twizzle-tops-day-nursery-2589197) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Marys Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Marys Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Marys Preschool Playgroup take?

St. Marys Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Marys Preschool Playgroup?

Derby Road (Ipswich) is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251658)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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