# Buckets & Spades Nursery

Buckets & Spades Nursery is a full-day nursery at 37-39 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SQ, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 43 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckets-and-spades-nursery-ey283140  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 37-39 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SQ
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01723 378407
- Website: https://www.bucketsandspades.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY283140

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 February 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/EY283140

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY283140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283140)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283140)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283140)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 37-39 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 1SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.282473,-0.406063

- Station: Scarborough, 0.2 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Crescent Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Nicholas Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Royal Albert Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Peasholm Park, 0.4 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.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Childhaven Community Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Friarage Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Barrowcliff School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Springhead School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [MadHatters Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/madhatters-pre-school-nursery-ey444943) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-footsteps-nursery-ey436525) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hayleys Little Munchkins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayleys-little-munchkins-2673440) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dovecote Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dovecote-playgroup-ey555952) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Childhaven Under Two's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childhaven-under-twos-2853079) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Skylark Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylark-day-nursery-2557078) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buckets & Spades Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buckets & Spades Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buckets & Spades Nursery take?

Buckets & Spades Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buckets & Spades Nursery?

Scarborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buckets & Spades Nursery?

You can call 01723 378407 and visit www.bucketsandspades.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283140)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buckets+%26+Spades+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXTWhGo1Hf0gRi1kN0uUoiG0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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