# Thornton Playgroup

Thornton Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Community Centre, Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AG, in Thornton, Leicestershire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-playgroup-226495  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Centre, Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AG
- Registered places: 36
- Ofsted URN: 226495

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/16/226495

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1970 (Reference 226495). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226495)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226495)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226495)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, LE67 1AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.666030,-1.314336

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oakwood Community School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| South Charnwood High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Incy Wincy's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incy-wincys-preschool-2653722) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kidspace Nursery Markfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidspace-nursery-markfield-2777852) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Markfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/markfield-day-nursery-223241) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Chapel Lane Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chapel-lane-playgroup-ey562225) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [De Verdun Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-verdun-nursery-ey424462) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Bosworth Academy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bosworth-academy-day-nursery-ey455967) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Thornton Playgroup Good at its inspection on 21 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornton Playgroup take?

Thornton Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226495)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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