# The Riverside Playgroup

The Riverside Playgroup is a full-day nursery at York House, Richmond Road, TWICKENHAM, TW1 3AA, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed–Thu. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-riverside-playgroup-511431  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: York House, Richmond Road, TWICKENHAM, TW1 3AA
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed–Thu
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 8744 2459
- Ofsted URN: 511431

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 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/16/511431

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 511431). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511431)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511431)
- 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/16/511431)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1575618)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Tuesday: 09:00–15:30
- Wednesday to Thursday: 09:00–12:00

## Getting there

Address: York House, Richmond Road, TWICKENHAM, TW1 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447613,-0.324475

- Station: Twickenham, 0.3 miles
- Station: St Margarets (London), 0.6 miles
- Station: Strawberry Hill, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: York House Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: York House Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Champions Wharf, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Diamond Jubilee Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Orleans House Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Play Beach, under 0.1 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Orleans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Strathmore School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Stephen's C E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Twickenham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ivybridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Clarendon School |  | 4–16 | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria Place Day Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-place-day-nursery-and-after-school-club-2767410) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Crown Nursery (Twickenham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crown-nursery-twickenham-2868118) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499007) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Riverside Nursery Schools, Holly Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-holly-road-nursery-ey479786) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnuts Nursery TW1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnuts-nursery-tw1-2807498) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Riverside Grosvenor House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-grosvenor-house-nursery-school-ey479787) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Riverside Playgroup's opening hours?

The Riverside Playgroup opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Tue; 09:00–12:00, Wed–Thu.

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

Ofsted rated The Riverside Playgroup Good at its inspection on 3 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Riverside Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact The Riverside Playgroup?

You can call 020 8744 2459.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511431)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Riverside+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJyaTfamEMdkgRrzdXwhCFzk4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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