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St Philip And St James Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·St. Philip and St James Playgroup, Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3AR · Hampshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

St Philip and St James Playgroup, located in Fleet, Hampshire, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children can develop a sense of confidence and belonging. The playgroup, which was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in November 2019, focuses on fostering social skills and encouraging learning through play, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Children are motivated and engaged by challenging activities, building strong friendships and exhibiting high spirits upon arrival. The dedicated staff, led by Tracey and Sue, are committed to providing equal opportunities for all children and families.

The playgroup emphasises the importance of a happy and secure setting for children's growth and learning, ensuring activities are both stimulating and fun.

Our ethos

At St. Philip and St. James Playgroup we believe that in a happy and secure environment young children learn how to socialise and co-operate with others. We encourage their development by following the Early Years Foundation Stage with a big emphasis on learning through play and developing their social skills.

What it's like

Children and parents are warmly welcomed by friendly staff, who take a genuine interest in every child's well-being. All staff place a strong emphasis on building secure, trusting relationships with children. Children are given meaningful opportunities to share their ideas and creations, feeling safe, valued, and motivated to explore stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingEarly Years Foundation StageLearning through playFocus on social skillsNurturing environment

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.15am to 2.45pm; Wednesday: 9.15am to 12.45pm

Waitlist

Join the current waiting list by completing the registration form found in the Welcome Pack

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Philip And St James Playgroup

Last inspected 11 September 2025 · Sonia Panchal

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children and parents are warmly welcomed by friendly staff, who take a genuine interest in every child's well-being. All staff place a strong emphasis on building secure, trusting relationships with children. Children are given meaningful opportunities to share their ideas and creations, feeling safe, valued, and motivated to explore stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Inspector highlights

  • Experienced and knowledgeable leaders support staff in swiftly identifying children with additional needs and ensuring timely referrals to external professionals.
  • Developing children's communication and language skills is a strong focus across the provision.
  • Mathematical concepts are woven into children's everyday experiences and activities.
  • Staff thoughtfully plan a wide range of enjoyable activities that promote children's learning and development.
  • Parent partnerships are strong and highly effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff's teaching skills to consistently recognise and act on spontaneous moments in children's play, to further extend and challenge children's thinking
  • 2strengthen the smooth running of everyday routines so that all opportunities for children's learning are maximised and children fully understand what is expected of them.
Inspection #10399359 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from an ambitious curriculum tailored to their interests and developmental needs. Experienced and knowledgeable leaders support staff in swiftly identifying children with additional needs and ensuring timely referrals to external professionals. Staff skilfully adapt their practice and provide targeted support to meet these children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children thrive outdoors in the fresh air, where staff's enthusiasm for nature is evident and infectious. They demonstrate high levels of curiosity and intrigue, as they investigate insects in the garden or experiment with creating bubbles.

Parent Reviews of St Philip And St James Playgroup

5.0
(2)
Max Krawiec
2 years ago

Fantastic staff, lots of activities, special events, my little one loves it.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • September 2025Good
  • November 2019Outstanding
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • April 2011Outstanding

Frequently asked about St Philip And St James Playgroup

About the setting

St Philip And St James Playgroup registered in 2007. It operates from St Philip and St James Church in Fleet, Hampshire. The pre-school is open each weekday during school term-time only. It runs from 9.15am to 2.45pm, except on Wednesdays when it closes at 12.45pm. There are seven members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years.

URN
EY346347
Registered person
Hampshire Playgroup Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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