Ofsted record

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup

South Cernery, Cirencester · URN 101655

According to Ofsted's inspection on 19 May 2026, Duke of Gloucester Playgroup in South Cernery, Cirencester was graded on 6 areas of its report card: curriculum and teaching — Needs Attention; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Needs Attention; welfare and wellbeing — Expected Standard; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Needs Attention. Source: Little Bees Nursery Intelligence, from Ofsted's published record.

  1. Inspected 19 May 2026

    4 months ago

    Report card — six areas graded separately.

    Curriculum and teaching Needs Attention
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Behaviour and routines Needs Attention
    Welfare and wellbeing Expected Standard
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Leadership and governance Needs Attention

    What each grade means

    Each area is judged separately. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result.

    Curriculum and teaching Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Achievement Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Behaviour and routines Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Welfare and wellbeing Expected Standard
    The bar every provider must clear. Meeting it is the pass, not a mediocre result.
    Inclusion Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
    Leadership and governance Needs Attention
    Below the expected standard in this area. It has to be put right, but it is not judged urgent.
  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 12 July 2023 Outstanding
  4. 11 January 2018 Outstanding
  5. 10 December 2014 Good
  6. 21 June 2011 Good
  7. 17 September 2007 Good
  8. 23 June 2004 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
101655
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Ages
2 to 4
Registered places
44
Registered since
12 May 1997
Local authority
Gloucestershire

South Cernery, Cirencester · GL7 5RD. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Duke of Gloucester Playgroup last inspected by Ofsted? +

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup in South Cernery, Cirencester was last inspected on 19 May 2026. That inspection used Ofsted's report card framework, which replaced single-word overall ratings for early years settings in November 2025.

What did Ofsted say about Duke of Gloucester Playgroup? +

Ofsted graded 6 areas: curriculum and teaching — Needs Attention; achievement — Needs Attention; behaviour and routines — Needs Attention; welfare and wellbeing — Expected Standard; inclusion — Needs Attention; leadership and governance — Needs Attention. Each area is judged separately, so a setting can be stronger in one than another.

Is "expected standard" a good grade? +

Yes. Expected standard is the bar every provider has to clear, so meeting it is the pass rather than a mediocre result. Strong standard and exceptional sit above it; needs attention and urgent improvement sit below.

What ages does Duke of Gloucester Playgroup take? +

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup is registered for children aged 2 to 4.

How many children can Duke of Gloucester Playgroup take? +

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup is registered for up to 44 children at any one time. That is a registration limit, not the number currently attending.

How long has Duke of Gloucester Playgroup been registered? +

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup has been registered with Ofsted since 12 May 1997. Its unique reference number (URN) is 101655.

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