# Wem Playmates Nursery

Wem Playmates Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Wem Business Park, New Street, Wem, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5JX, in Wem, Shropshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wem-playmates-nursery-ey454398  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Wem Business Park, New Street, Wem, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5JX
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01939 233643
- Website: https://www.wemplaymates.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY454398

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, 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/EY454398

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY454398). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454398)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454398)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454398)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1545995)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Wem Business Park, New Street, Wem, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.856645,-2.724300

- Station: Wem, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wem Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wheatfields Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: John Dromgool Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: The Grove Play Area, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Thomas Adams School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [RAFA Kidz Shawbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-shawbury-2782631) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Explorers At Hadnall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-at-hadnall-2523740) | Good |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hodnet-pre-school-playgroup-224114) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [Hazles Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazles-farm-508021) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-224047) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Baschurch Pre-School and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baschurch-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-2606359) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wem Playmates Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wem Playmates Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wem Playmates Nursery take?

Wem Playmates Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wem Playmates Nursery?

Wem is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wem Playmates Nursery?

You can call 01939 233643 and visit www.wemplaymates.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454398)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wem+Play+Mates+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI5qv0rOQekgRHz4FKgaCeXI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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