# Trinity Methodist Playgroup

Trinity Methodist Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Trinity Methodist Church, Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FH, in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Leicester. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-methodist-playgroup-226920  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Trinity Methodist Church, Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FH
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 226920

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226920

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 226920). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226920)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226920)
- 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/16/226920)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Trinity Methodist Church, Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.618122,-1.173302

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Braunstone Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Shakespeare Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Peters Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Franklin Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mossdale Meadows, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Folville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ellesmere College |  | 4–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Cherubs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-preschool-2530255) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidaroo childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidaroo-childcare-226457) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-preschool-oak-centre-ey501733) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leicester Meridian Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leicester-meridian-park-ey289581) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295699) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playfit St Marys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfit-st-marys-ey484656) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Trinity Methodist Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Trinity Methodist Playgroup Requires improvement at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Trinity Methodist Playgroup take?

Trinity Methodist Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226920)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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