# Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup

Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, London Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 6SX, in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willoughby-on-the-wolds-pre-school-playgroup-258573  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, London Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 6SX
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 258573

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 May 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/16/258573

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1980 (Reference 258573). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258573)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258573)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258573)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, London Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 6SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.821198,-1.054330

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Honey Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-honey-pots-day-nursery-2828930) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Old Dalby Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-dalby-preschool-ey414047) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Wymeswold Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wymeswold-pre-school-ey231720) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Willow Brook Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-brook-pre-school-ey494346) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [The Lime Trees at Keyworth Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-keyworth-primary-school-2737417) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Burton on the Wolds Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burton-on-the-wolds-playgroup-226261) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup take?

Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258573)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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