# Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club

Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club is a full-day nursery at Maudene School, Swallow Rise, Chatham, ME5 7QB, in Walderslade, Medway. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swallow-risers-playgroup-and-out-of-school-club-103855  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Maudene School, Swallow Rise, Chatham, ME5 7QB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01634 671450
- Website: http://www.swallowrisers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 103855

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/16/103855

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 103855). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103855)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103855)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103855)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Maudene School, Swallow Rise, Chatham, ME5 7QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.351486,0.533008

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Medway there are about 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

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bradfields Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Rowans |  | 5–16 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wayfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Owl & Bear Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owl-and-bear-daycare-ey553819) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Honeypot Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-day-nursery-ltd-103714) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-103828) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Abacus Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-day-care-limited-2862346) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Buttercups at Little Teddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-little-teddies-2695576) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Teddies Walderslade](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-teddies-walderslade-2783623) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club Good at its inspection on 5 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club take?

Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Swallow Risers Playgroup and Out Of School Club?

You can call 01634 671450 and visit www.swallowrisers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103855)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swallow+Rise%27s+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ5UsfgzHN2EcRC6Mj6PtXf9Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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