# Woodchester Playgroup

Woodchester Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Woodchester Primary School, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD, in North Woodchester, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodchester-playgroup-101715  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Woodchester Primary School, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01453 873004
- Website: https://www.woodchesterplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 101715

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 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/16/101715

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 101715). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101715)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101715)
- 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/16/101715)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/154409)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodchester Primary School, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.722743,-2.231940

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rodborough Common, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Kingscourt 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 Gloucestershire there are about 2.9 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 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Amberley Parochial School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Thrupp School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rodborough Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rodborough-playgroup-101719) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Dean Close Little Trees Inchbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-inchbrook-2858364) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Amberley Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-playgroup-101714) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Matthews Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-playgroup-101674) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Cainscross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-cainscross-2887582) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sunlands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunlands-kindergarten-ey540224) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodchester Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodchester Playgroup Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodchester Playgroup take?

Woodchester Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodchester Playgroup?

Stroud (Glos) is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodchester Playgroup?

You can call 01453 873004 and visit www.woodchesterplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101715)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodchester+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJnV0jFeELcUgRdP6xMEWYZPI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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