# The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool

The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool is a full-day nursery at The Playbox Nursery, St. Johns Methodist Church, Community Centre , York Road, SUDBURY, CO10 1ND, in Sudbury, Suffolk. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-251691  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Playbox Nursery, St. Johns Methodist Church, Community Centre , York Road, SUDBURY, CO10 1ND
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 251691

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 2022, 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/16/251691

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1995 (Reference 251691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251691)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251691)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251691)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Playbox Nursery, St. Johns Methodist Church, Community Centre , York Road, SUDBURY, CO10 1ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.042704,0.729188

- Station: Sudbury (Suffolk), 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Siam Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Belle Vue Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hillside Special School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pot Kiln Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Wells Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Ormiston Sudbury Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springfields Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-pre-school-ltd-ey456088) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey405248) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-251810) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Woodland Tribe @ Long Melford Country Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-woodland-tribe-long-melford-country-park-2638939) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Springfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-day-nursery-ey538426) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-great-cornard-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey258381) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool take?

The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool?

Sudbury (Suffolk) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251691)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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