# Balderton Village Day Nursery

Balderton Village Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 173 London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BW, in New Balderton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-village-day-nursery-253284  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 173 London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BW
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01636 704708
- Website: http://www.baldertonvillagedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 253284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/253284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 253284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253284)
- 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/16/253284)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/556850)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 173 London Road, New Balderton, Newark, NG24 3BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.057530,-0.784619

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newark Orchard School |  | 3–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hope House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.2 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) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Balderton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-pre-school-ey330616) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey310715) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [YMCA Nursery at the Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-2839722) |  |  |  | 0.8 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 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [William Gladstone Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ey435746) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Balderton Village Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Balderton Village Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Balderton Village Day Nursery take?

Balderton Village Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Balderton Village Day Nursery?

Newark North Gate is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Balderton Village Day Nursery?

You can call 01636 704708 and visit www.baldertonvillagedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253284)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Balderton+Village+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJRetsTrpKeEgR8jZTcjruAUg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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