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The overall grade is Good, following the inspection on 13/02/2023." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many children attend Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ofsted records list 28 children on roll." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup # Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Hodnet Primary School, Shrewsbury Street, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3NS · Shropshire Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Hodnet Primary School, nestled in a village setting, is a popular educational institution that will be expanding its offerings by opening a Nursery class in September 2026. The school operates under the admissions policy of the Shropshire Local Authority. Prospective parents are encouraged to contact the school directly to inquire about available places and to arrange a visit with the head teacher. The school aims to provide a secure and swift start to learning for admitted children. Hodnet Primary supports early years education by accepting various government funding initiatives, including the 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and 30 hours for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds. They also accept Tax-Free Childcare, helping families manage childcare costs. The school offers an extended provision, which includes a Forest School, enriching the learning experience beyond the traditional curriculum. What it's like Children have access to good-quality educational experiences and gain a wealth of useful skills that prepare them very well for their move to school. Staff are friendly and nurturing, and children form close bonds with them, feeling safe and secure in their care. Children respect the staff and respond positively to their warm interactions. Village School Expanding to include Nursery in 2026 Accepts various government funding schemes Forest School ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://hodnetschool.co.uk/home/joining/admissions/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time only, from 8.30am to 3.15pm Waitlist Places available in limited year groups. Opening a Nursery class from September 2026. Age range 2-11 years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1995 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263803 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211215)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224114) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://hodnetschool.co.uk/home/about/nursery/) Hodnet Primary School, Shrewsbury Street, MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3NS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.57304/52.84995/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MARKET DRAYTON - [Day nurseries in MARKET DRAYTON](/search?q=MARKET+DRAYTON) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hodnet-pre-school-playgroup-tf9-3ns-224114) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 13 February 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children have access to good-quality educational experiences and gain a wealth of useful skills that prepare them very well for their move to school. Staff are friendly and nurturing, and children form close bonds with them, feeling safe and secure in their care. Children respect the staff and respond positively to their warm interactions. Inspector highlights - The manager reflects well on the service to identify strengths and areas for development, using this information to plan training to improve staff practice. - Children are well-motivated and have positive attitudes to learning during their chosen play, making confident choices about where, what resources, and with whom they will play. - The manager has an ambitious curriculum, and staff implement it well, making useful observations to identify what children need to learn next and successfully extending their learning. - Staff support children's communication and language development well, with specific focus on two-year-old children's concentration and listening skills, and older children expanding their vocabulary. - Staff support children's health well, providing nutritious food and drinks, and opportunities for physical activity and adventurous play. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the planning and teaching for the adult-led activities provided to increase opportunities for children to be active learners - 2 develop further the partnership working with parents so that parents and key persons benefit from consistent opportunities for two-way discussions about the children Inspection #10263803 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211215) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that staff are 'brilliant' > parents told inspectors that the online communication app is helpful and informative about their child's learning experiences and progress Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Recent training has supported the staff team to further support children who need additional support with their communication and language development. The manager works closely with the school and they have plans to collaborate to provide additional professional support for children with language delays. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy accessing the exciting outdoor area and choose to spend most of the day outdoors. The manager and staff plan very well for children's independent outdoor-play experiences, offering a wealth of enriching opportunities to practise skills and use knowledge in various contexts. Inspection history Date: June 2015 - February 2023 Good - May 2017 Good - June 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup ### What age children does Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup take? ### What do parents value about the playgroup? ### When is Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup open? ### Which funded places does Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup accept? ### Does Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup have an Ofsted rating? ### How many children attend Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in MARKET DRAYTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Rainbow Pre-School Nursery Market Drayton · TF9 2EY ](/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-nursery-tf9-2ey-ey449766) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Hazles Farm Shrewsbury · SY4 4HE ](/nursery/hazles-farm-sy4-4he-508021) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.1 mi ### Tern Valley Day Nursery Market Drayton · TF9 3AG 4.6(5 reviews) ](/nursery/tern-valley-day-nursery-tf9-3ag-2653501) [See all nurseries in MARKET DRAYTON →](/search?q=MARKET+DRAYTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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