# Blossom Wood Pre-School

Blossom Wood Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Scout Hut, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY, in Newhall, Derbyshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bramble Wood Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-wood-pre-school-2712042  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Scout Hut, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07380 927162
- Run by: [Bramble Wood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bramble-wood-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2712042

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 2025, 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/16/2712042

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2712042). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712042)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712042)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712042)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Scout Hut, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.784491,-1.576962

- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newhall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Newhall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Esteem South Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Angels Pre-School Ltd Swadlincote](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-school-ltd-swadlincote-ey363515) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Dandelions Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelions-day-nursery-2759187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Cherubs (Newhall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-newhall-2883563) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Honey Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-honey-pots-day-nursery-ey442478) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Our Monkey Club C.I.C.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-monkey-club-c-i-c-2618241) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Playful Roots Nursery Swadlincote](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-roots-nursery-swadlincote-2843903) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Blossom Wood Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Blossom Wood Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Blossom Wood Pre-School take?

Blossom Wood Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Blossom Wood Pre-School?

Blossom Wood Pre-School is run by Bramble Wood Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Blossom Wood Pre-School?

You can call 07380 927162.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712042)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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