# St Philip And St James Playgroup

St Philip And St James Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St. Philip and St James Playgroup, Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3AR, in Pondtail, Hampshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philip-and-st-james-playgroup-ey346347  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Philip and St James Playgroup, Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3AR
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07787 196981
- Website: http://www.pandjplaygroup.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY346347

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2025, 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/EY346347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2007 (Reference EY346347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346347)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346347)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Philip and St James Playgroup, Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.280542,-0.827991

- Station: Fleet, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Oakley Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Velmead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heatherside Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Heatherside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Tavistock Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Tweseldown Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Church Crookham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heath House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heath-house-day-nursery-ey381395) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wentwood House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wentwood-house-day-nursery-ey480774) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Curious Explorers Day Care and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curious-explorers-day-care-and-pre-school-ey489836) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Fleet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-fleet-2875347) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fleet Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleet-methodist-church-preschool-507806) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stockton House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stockton-house-school-ey299577) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Philip And St James Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Philip And St James Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Philip And St James Playgroup take?

St Philip And St James Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Philip And St James Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact St Philip And St James Playgroup?

You can call 07787 196981 and visit www.pandjplaygroup.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346347)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Philip+%26+St+James+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJkUmtgvQrdEgRxKf5mMbwBLs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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