# Woodford Community Pre-School

Woodford Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR, in Woodford, Plymouth. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodford-community-pre-school-ey493636  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01752 337335
- Website: http://woodford-methodist.org/pre-school-contact/
- Ofsted URN: EY493636

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 July 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 1 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493636

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY493636). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493636)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493636)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493636)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/544948)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church, Greenway Avenue, Plymouth, PL7 4RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.394296,-4.074022

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Boringdon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Priory CofE Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Austin Farm Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Longcause Community Special School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childcare-2545201) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newlife Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newlife-nursery-and-preschool-ey468489) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Ridgeway Methodist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-methodist-preschool-ey541662) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Nippers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nippers-childcare-ltd-ey454562) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Children's Centre LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childrens-centre-ltd-ey411404) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Honeyshute Preschool Austin Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeyshute-preschool-austin-farm-2902170) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodford Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodford Community Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodford Community Pre-School take?

Woodford Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Woodford Community Pre-School?

You can call 01752 337335 and visit woodford-methodist.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493636)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodford+Methodist+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJhfWky07sbEgRL6xYt0dMIjw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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