# Buxton Pre-School Playgroup

Buxton Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Buxton Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton, Norwich, NR10 5JE, in Buxton, Norfolk. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxton-pre-school-playgroup-253986  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Buxton Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton, Norwich, NR10 5JE
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 253986

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2022, 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/16/253986

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 253986). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253986)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253986)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253986)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buxton Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton, Norwich, NR10 5JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.756897,1.312486

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| UET Pathfinder Academy |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brightstart Montessori Nursery, Scottow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-montessori-nursery-scottow-ey375401) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Swanton Abbott Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanton-abbott-pre-school-ey370040) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Coltishall & Horstead Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coltishall-and-horstead-preschool-ey501142) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Hainford and Frettenham PreSchool Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hainford-and-frettenham-preschool-learning-alliance-2669229) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Dandelion Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dandelion-education-ltd-2530989) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childrens-nursery-ey219253) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Buxton Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Buxton Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253986)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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