# St Matthews Playgroup

St Matthews Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Church Hall, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4LH, in Cainscross, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-101674  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Hall, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4LH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01453 756057
- Website: http://st-matthewsplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: 101674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 September 2022, 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/16/101674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1979 (Reference 101674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101674)
- 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/16/101674)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Hall, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.742547,-2.247032

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Foxmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cashes Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lift Callowell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Randwick Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Rose's Special School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cainscross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cainscross-2887582) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Cashes Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cashes-green-playgroup-101678) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Curious Caterpillars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-caterpillars-day-nursery-ey488416) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Seasons Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seasons-private-day-nursery-ey445884) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunlands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-ey540224) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [BarBar Nursery @ Stratford Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbar-nursery-stratford-park-ey430712) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Matthews Playgroup Good at its inspection on 29 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Matthews Playgroup take?

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

### What is the nearest station to St Matthews Playgroup?

Stroud (Glos) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Matthews Playgroup?

You can call 01453 756057 and visit st-matthewsplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101674)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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