# Wanstead Park Playgroup

Wanstead Park Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at St. Gabriels Church Hall, Park Road, London, E12 5HQ, in Aldersbrook, Redbridge. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wanstead-park-playgroup-128491  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Gabriels Church Hall, Park Road, London, E12 5HQ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07305 496716
- Ofsted URN: 128491

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, 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/16/128491

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 128491). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128491)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128491)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128491)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Gabriels Church Hall, Park Road, London, E12 5HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563559,0.032447

- Station: Wanstead Park, 0.8 miles
- Station: Wanstead, 0.9 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wanstead Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Redbridge there are about 3.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Godwin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lakeside Pre-School Wanstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakeside-pre-school-wanstead-2808878) |  |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-nursery-school-ey240677) | Good | £108 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Nursery Leytonstone Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-leytonstone-limited-2579284) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Bear's 2 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-2-ltd-ey430360) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kindred Wanstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-wanstead-ey397452) | Good | £102 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Morning Glory Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morning-glory-pre-school-ey450601) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Wanstead Park Playgroup's opening hours?

Wanstead Park Playgroup opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Wanstead Park Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wanstead Park Playgroup Good at its inspection on 5 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wanstead Park Playgroup take?

Wanstead Park Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wanstead Park Playgroup?

Wanstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wanstead Park Playgroup?

You can call 07305 496716.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128491)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wanstead+Park+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJvye3ycqn2EcR7jJb-yJ_OqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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