# Swinton Playgroup

Swinton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton, MALTON, YO17 6SR, in Swinton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swinton-playgroup-400254  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton, MALTON, YO17 6SR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01653 695020
- Website: http://www.swintonpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400254

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, 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/16/400254

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 400254). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400254)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400254)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400254)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Reading Rooms, Main Street, Swinton, MALTON, YO17 6SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.148320,-0.838920

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amotherby Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Malton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadowfield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowfield-nursery-school-ey289521) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-malton-ltd-2686573) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Starchild Nurseries Malton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starchild-nurseries-malton-2531926) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [House Martins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-martins-2861670) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Firestation Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firestation-pre-school-400255) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Brooklyn Preschool Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklyn-preschool-playgroup-ltd-ey488896) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Swinton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Swinton Playgroup take?

Swinton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Swinton Playgroup?

You can call 01653 695020 and visit www.swintonpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400254)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swinton+Preschool+playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJqa0YdVoxf0gRTIARSCX_24U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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