# Yorkley Playgroup

Yorkley Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Lydney Road, Yorkley, Lydney, GL15 4RR, in Yorkley Slade, Gloucestershire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Yorkley Under 5s Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yorkley-playgroup-101637  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lydney Road, Yorkley, Lydney, GL15 4RR
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01594 564918
- Website: https://www.yorkleyplaygroup.co.uk/
- Run by: [Yorkley Under 5s Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/yorkley-under-5s-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 101637

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101637

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 101637). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101637)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101637)
- 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/16/101637)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 March 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/811382)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lydney Road, Yorkley, Lydney, GL15 4RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.759098,-2.528117

- 11 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Pillowell Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pillowell Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillowell-early-years-group-101716) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Parkend Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkend-playgroup-2555126) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Primrose Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/primrose-hill-nursery-101721) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bream Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bream-early-learners-ey136954) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Blakeney Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blakeney-under-fives-510052) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Divine Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/divine-kidz-nursery-2891755) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Yorkley Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Yorkley Playgroup take?

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

### Who runs Yorkley Playgroup?

Yorkley Playgroup is run by Yorkley Under 5s Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Parkend (Dean Forest Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Yorkley Playgroup?

You can call 01594 564918 and visit www.yorkleyplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/101637)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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