# West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup

West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PN, in Dringhouses, York. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-thorpe-pre-school-playgroup-321625  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PN
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 321625

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, 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/16/321625

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 321625). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321625)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321625)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321625)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/246069)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.941432,-1.116919

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chesney Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Woodthorpe Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dringhouses Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hob Moor Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy |  | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Acomb Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Mount School (York) |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Westfield Primary Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wendy House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-day-nursery-321600) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - Tadcaster Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-tadcaster-road-ey478200) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Heather's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathers-day-nursery-321475) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Holgate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holgate-preschool-321496) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Years Nursery Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-years-nursery-acomb-2746370) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Acomb](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-acomb-2834038) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup take?

West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup?

York is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/321625)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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