# Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup

Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Queens Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EE, in Stanfield, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tunstall-methodist-church-playgroup-224731  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queens Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EE
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 224731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1993 (Reference 224731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queens Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.058829,-2.203000

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tunstall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.2 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 Stoke-on-Trent there are about 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Oaks |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Summerbank Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Moorpark Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Jackfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurtured @ Tunstall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-tunstall-2754198) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rosy Cheeks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-nursery-ey420783) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playmates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playmates-day-nursery-ey556112) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [New Beginnings at Burslem](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-at-burslem-2804877) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Chell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-chell-2660092) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Whitfield Valley Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitfield-valley-community-nursery-ey474866) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup take?

Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Tunstall Methodist Church Playgroup?

Longport is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224731)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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