# Bamford Pre-School Playgroup

Bamford Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Methodist School Rooms, Main Road, Bamford, HOPE VALLEY, S33 0AY, in Bamford, Derbyshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bamford-pre-school-playgroup-ey264709  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist School Rooms, Main Road, Bamford, HOPE VALLEY, S33 0AY
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY264709

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 November 2021, 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/EY264709

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY264709). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264709)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264709)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264709)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist School Rooms, Main Road, Bamford, HOPE VALLEY, S33 0AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.346525,-1.690738

- Station: Bamford, 0.5 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hope Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-pre-school-ltd-ey395513) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grindleford-and-eyam-playgroup-206778) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Redmires Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redmires-lodge-ey286642) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.3 miles |
| [Tideswell Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tideswell-preschool-2597773) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [The Garden House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-house-nursery-school-ey559603) | Good |  |  | 6.1 miles |
| [Baslow Edge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baslow-edge-nursery-ey560551) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bamford Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bamford Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bamford Pre-School Playgroup take?

Bamford Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bamford Pre-School Playgroup?

Bamford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264709)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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