# St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow)

St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) is a sessional pre-school at The Reading Rooms, Taplow Village Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 0EX, in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicolas-playgroup-taplow-ey240777  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Reading Rooms, Taplow Village Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 0EX
- Registered places: 36
- Run by: [St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-nicolas-playgroup-taplow-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY240777

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 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/EY240777

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2002 (Reference EY240777). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240777)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240777)
- 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/EY240777)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Reading Rooms, Taplow Village Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 0EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532287,-0.687083

- Station: Taplow, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Village Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ray Mill Island, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 Nicolas' Church of England Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lent Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Forest Bridge School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Riverside Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Maidenhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-maidenhead-2787265) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Silchester Manor Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-silchester-manor-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441759) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Be Happy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-happy-day-nursery-ey539934) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Beeches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beeches-nursery-ey496337) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Old Station Nursery, Taplow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-taplow-ey463559) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Patchwork Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patchwork-montessori-nursery-ey461527) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) take?

St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow)?

St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) is run by St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow) Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St. Nicolas Playgroup (Taplow)?

Taplow is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY240777)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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