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St Philip And St James Playgroup # St Philip And St James Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 rating Early Years Foundation Stage Learning through play Focus on social skills Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding 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 →](http://www.hampshireplaygroup.co.uk/docs/index.htm) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Philip And St James Playgroup Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399359 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288319)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346347) 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 ](http://www.hampshireplaygroup.co.uk/docs/index.htm) St. Philip and St James Playgroup, Kings Road, Fleet, GU51 3AR Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.15am to 2.45pm; Wednesday: 9.15am to 12.45pm [© 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#/-0.82799/51.28054/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Fleet - [Day nurseries in Fleet](/search?q=Fleet) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-philip-and-st-james-playgroup-gu51-3ar-ey346347) 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 - 1 enhance staff's teaching skills to consistently recognise and act on spontaneous moments in children's play, to further extend and challenge children's thinking - 2 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288319) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU7dv8Fsvq1XeE4IE1g_u_19L5SYX3KtX7wCvUQDpfYrJWkIqeU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Max Krawiec 2 years ago Fantastic staff, lots of activities, special events, my little one loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKcGFublF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742bf482ad4991:0xbb04f0c698f9a7c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKAjABPQGy4cxMNXCnCWdRgbe_kqwuZXX8DPXgPru78lQ3qNtc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Joanna Hort 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeEpQNFF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742bf482ad4991:0xbb04f0c698f9a7c4) Reviews from Google for St Philip And St James Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13476160720760055748&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - September 2025 Good - November 2019 Outstanding - April 2015 Outstanding - April 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about St Philip And St James Playgroup ### When is St Philip And St James Playgroup open? ### How is the staff team at St Philip And St James Playgroup described? ### What kind of childcare setting is St Philip And St James Playgroup? ### What age children does St Philip And St James Playgroup take? ### Which areas is St Philip And St James Playgroup working on? ### How does St Philip And St James Playgroup support children with SEND? ## 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. 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