# The Drive Playgroup

The Drive Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PP, in Redbridge. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-drive-playgroup-128487  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PP
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 8518 2481
- Ofsted URN: 128487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 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/16/128487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 128487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128487)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128487)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128487)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575672,0.052968

- Station: Redbridge, 0.3 miles
- Station: Gants Hill, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wanstead Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Roding Valley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Redbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Redbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beehive Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gearies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hatton Special School |  | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parkhill Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pencil Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pencil-pots-day-nursery-ey454335) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Just Kids Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-kids-daycare-limited-2626676) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Cranbrook Castle Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-castle-montessori-ey471676) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey365105) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Munchkinz Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkinz-pre-school-nursery-2805298) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2561563) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Drive Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Drive Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Drive Playgroup take?

The Drive Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Drive Playgroup?

Redbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Drive Playgroup?

You can call 020 8518 2481.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128487)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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