# ACE Nursery

ACE Nursery is a full-day nursery at Grange Avenue, DERBY, DE23 8DH, in Normanton, Derby. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-206189  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grange Avenue, DERBY, DE23 8DH
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01332 774255
- Ofsted URN: 206189

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206189

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1999 (Reference 206189). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206189)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206189)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206189)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530644)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange Avenue, DERBY, DE23 8DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.897738,-1.489226

- Station: Peartree, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Normanton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sunnydale Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sunnyhill Recreational Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Village Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Normanton House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harrington Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Time Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-time-nursery-limited-ey478943) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sunnyhill Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyhill-day-nursery-limited-2751455) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Walk in the Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walk-in-the-park-nursery-2856435) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pakistan Community Centre 3D HAF](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pakistan-community-centre-3d-haf-2866353) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [La Petite Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-206109) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ACE Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ACE Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ACE Nursery take?

ACE Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to ACE Nursery?

Peartree is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact ACE Nursery?

You can call 01332 774255.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206189)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ace+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYe1oD9DweUgRwna4xXMoJqc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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