# The Reddings Playgroup

The Reddings Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF, in The Reddings, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Reddings Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-reddings-playgroup-101891  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [The Reddings Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-reddings-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 101891

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 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/16/101891

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 101891). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101891)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101891)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101891)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/590064)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.890380,-2.136391

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chalford Avenue Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barrington Avenue Open Spaces, 0.1 miles
- Park: Golden Valley Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Reddings Road Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Park: Grace Gardens Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 Mark's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Dean Close Preparatory School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Belmont School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cheltenham Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cheltenham-park-2887579) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Foxcubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxcubs-day-nursery-ey389263) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-day-nursery-ey420840) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pip and Jim's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pip-and-jims-2859327) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [My Ohana Nursery Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-ohana-nursery-cheltenham-ey483802) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Cheltenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-cheltenham-2832406) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Reddings Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Reddings Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Reddings Playgroup?

The Reddings Playgroup is run by The Reddings Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101891)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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