# Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup

Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel, PR3 2EP, in Preston Rural North, Lancashire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitechapel-preschool-playgroup-309527  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel, PR3 2EP
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 309527

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/16/309527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 309527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309527)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309527)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309527)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/135999)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel, PR3 2EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.864993,-2.671601

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-nursery-ltd-ey419431) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Barton Pre-School Nursery, Early Bird & Stay And Play Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-pre-school-nursery-early-bird-and-stay-and-play-club-ey407514) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Little People At The Limes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-at-the-limes-ey439661) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [2 To School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2-to-school-ey481773) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [The Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fledglings-ey544893) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [The Longridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-longridge-nursery-2717530) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 14 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup take?

Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309527)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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