# Stratton Playgroup

Stratton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at New Road, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9AP, in Hillhead, Cornwall. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stratton-playgroup-102959  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: New Road, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9AP
- Registered places: 23
- Ofsted URN: 102959

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 May 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/16/102959

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 102959). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102959)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102959)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102959)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Road, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.830272,-4.519620

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goldsworthy Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Marhamchurch CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Budehaven Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Budehaven Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/budehaven-day-nursery-103151) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Marhamchurch Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marhamchurch-pre-school-ey374978) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cheldern Nursery and Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheldern-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-2694408) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Lullaby Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullaby-sea-2881807) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Westlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westlands-nursery-2602609) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Thorne Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorne-manor-day-nursery-ey456627) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stratton Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stratton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 3 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stratton Playgroup take?

Stratton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102959)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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