# Twyford Playgroup

Twyford Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Gilbert Room, Twyford Parish Hall, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QY, in Twyford, Hampshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-playgroup-ey484175  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Gilbert Room, Twyford Parish Hall, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QY
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY484175

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, 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/EY484175

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY484175). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484175)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484175)
- 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/EY484175)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gilbert Room, Twyford Parish Hall, Hazeley Road, Twyford, Winchester, SO21 1QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.019421,-1.314229

- Station: Shawford, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Ballard Close Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Twyford School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Shepherds Down Special School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Colden Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindling Forest School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindling-forest-school-cic-2637890) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dandelion Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-preschool-110010) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kingfishers Colden Common Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfishers-colden-common-preschool-2845083) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [The Nancy Harper Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nancy-harper-nursery-ey478706) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badger-farm-pre-school-playgroup-109984) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-otterbourne-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey450001) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Twyford Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Twyford Playgroup take?

Twyford Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Twyford Playgroup?

Shawford is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484175)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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