# United Play

United Play is a full-day nursery at United Reform Church, Gooding Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1JW, in Western Park, Leicester. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/united-play-2546980  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: United Reform Church, Gooding Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1JW
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 07506 109224
- Ofsted URN: 2546980

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 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/16/2546980

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2546980). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546980)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546980)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546980)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/34355)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: United Reform Church, Gooding Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.630515,-1.179066

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Braunstone Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Western Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rancliffe Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Braunstone Adventure Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Emmanuel Christian School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Dovelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (September 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Gate School |  | 4–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Imperial Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-neighbourhood-nursery-ey295699) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hand In Hand Preschool (Oak Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-preschool-oak-centre-ey501733) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mindful Me Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-me-nursery-2742771) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Adventurers Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-pre-school-2817240) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wingfield Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wingfield-nursery-ltd-226998) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Trinity Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-methodist-playgroup-226920) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is United Play's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated United Play Good at its inspection on 3 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can United Play take?

United Play is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### How do I contact United Play?

You can call 07506 109224.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546980)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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