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Robert Bakewell Playgroup

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.3(11 parent reviews) ·Barsby Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5UJ · Leicestershire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Robert Bakewell Playgroup, established in 2011, is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years located in Loughborough, LE11 5UJ. The playgroup operates during term-time only, from 08:30 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.

It offers a calm, welcoming and deeply inclusive environment where all children are supported to make excellent progress, particularly in communication and language.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly into a calm and welcoming environment, greeted warmly by staff who know them well. They move confidently, engage in activities that interest them, and enjoy exploring the mud kitchen, building towers, and imaginative play. Children benefit from nurturing relationships with staff, seeking reassurance and support, and developing a clear sense of belonging, learning routines, forming bonds, and demonstrating kindness and care for each other. They enjoy learning together, listening attentively, taking turns, and showing pride in their ideas.

Calm environmentInclusive cultureStrong communication skillsDevelops independenceEffective support for SENDExcellent progress

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30 - 15:00

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Robert Bakewell Playgroup

Last inspected 19 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and settle quickly into a calm and welcoming environment, greeted warmly by staff who know them well. They move confidently, engage in activities that interest them, and enjoy exploring the mud kitchen, building towers, and imaginative play. Children benefit from nurturing relationships with staff, seeking reassurance and support, and developing a clear sense of belonging, learning routines, forming bonds, and demonstrating kindness and care for each other. They enjoy learning together, listening attentively, taking turns, and showing pride in their ideas.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make excellent progress from their starting points, especially in communication and language.
  • Children develop independence consistently, learning self-help skills and persevering with tasks.
  • All children behave very well and thrive in the calm and purposeful atmosphere.
  • Leaders have established a deeply inclusive culture where all children's needs are quickly and accurately supported.
  • Leaders use early years pupil premium funding appropriately, with a clear and positive impact on children's engagement, confidence and progress.
  • Children are happy, settled and emotionally secure in this welcoming environment.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should review the organisation of group activities so that teaching can be more precisely matched to the ages and stages of the children taking part.
  • 2Leaders should ensure that staff supervision sessions include more specific, actionable guidance so that individual practice continues to improve.
Inspection #10130507 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from carefully planned support that enables them to develop the same self-help skills as their peers. Leaders work closely with parents, external professionals, and use simple vocabulary, Makaton, and visual timetables to support children. Small adaptations are made to care routines, such as mealtimes, to support their independence and comfort.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy exploring the mud kitchen outside, building towers with soft blocks, and engaging in imaginative play, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm.

EAL / language support

Staff generally adapt their teaching appropriately for children who speak English as an additional language, ensuring their individual learning needs are met.

Parent Reviews of Robert Bakewell Playgroup

4.3
(11)
Silvija Rinkunaite
4 months ago

The staff here are fun and kind, and the director herself is sweet and communicative, she communicates willingly and kindly with the parents of each child and explains everything perfectly if any question arises. The staff knows how to communicate with each child personally. I recommend this kindergarten to all parents to take their children to, because I am happy that I take them to this kindergarten.

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On the Button
a year ago

We provide software for early years providers who are genuinely committed to children's well-being and safety, and working with settings that take this responsibility seriously is always a privilege. Robert Bakewell Preschool is a shining example. Their dedication to creating a secure, nurturing environment for children is evident. Today, Robert Bakewell Preschool received accreditation from On the Button. This shows they have embedded the strategies and systems On the Button supports them with into their practice to keep children safe. Families should feel confident that their little ones are in a place where safety and care go hand in hand.

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Kevin Wigmore
3 years ago

It's part of the school its not a turn up and play anytime, if you're interested contact the school and they'll put you in touch but it's more like a group for kids before there old enough to go to school

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Paul Whittenbury
8 years ago

Who even goes on a school website and marks it 1*? Probably the type of people who only ever complain to get free things in life. Got two boys who go here and are very happy.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • November 2011Good

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