# Balderton Pre-School

Balderton Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Chuter Ede Primary School, Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3PQ, in Balderton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-pre-school-ey330616  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chuter Ede Primary School, Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3PQ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07946 176694
- Website: https://esmith9797.wixsite.com/baldertonpreschool
- Ofsted URN: EY330616

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 May 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/EY330616

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY330616). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330616)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330616)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330616)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/557096)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chuter Ede Primary School, Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.058156,-0.774678

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hope House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newark Orchard School |  | 3–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2863142) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Balderton Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-village-day-nursery-253284) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey310715) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernwood-day-nursery-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-ey376372) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [YMCA Nursery at the Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-2839722) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-newark-2855106) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Balderton Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Balderton Pre-School Good at its inspection on 30 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Balderton Pre-School take?

Balderton Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Balderton Pre-School?

You can call 07946 176694 and visit esmith9797.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330616)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Balderton+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ_wIDIJZKeEgRuhenCvBjEY0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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