# St Matthews Playgroup

St Matthews Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St Matthews Church, Clare Road, Kingsdown, BS6 5TB, in Cotham, Bristol. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-107060  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Matthews Church, Clare Road, Kingsdown, BS6 5TB
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: 107060

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107060

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 107060). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107060)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107060)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107060)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Matthews Church, Clare Road, Kingsdown, BS6 5TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464883,-2.594314

- Station: Redland, 0.3 miles
- Station: Montpelier, 0.3 miles
- Station: Clifton Down, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fremantle Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cotham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: King Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Montpelier Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kingsdown Park, 0.3 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cabot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bristol Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Archfield House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archfield-house-nursery-ey400669) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Elmtree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elmtree-preschool-2858305) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Tin Drum Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tin-drum-nursery-ltd-2671992) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Raised in Bristol at Docklands Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raised-in-bristol-at-docklands-community-centre-2571553) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Green Door Day Nursery (The)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-door-day-nursery-the-107083) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Snapdragons Nursery Redland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snapdragons-nursery-redland-ey563003) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Matthews Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 7 July 2021, 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 36 children at any one time.

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

Redland is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/107060)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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