# Children 1st @ Leek

Children 1st @ Leek is a full-day nursery at Buckinghams Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek, ST13 6NE, in Ball Haye Green, Staffordshire. It is registered for 140 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leek-ey562237  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buckinghams Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek, ST13 6NE
- Registered places: 140
- Run by: [Breedon House Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/breedon-house-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY562237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 August 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/EY562237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY562237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562237)
- Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562237)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1910511)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buckinghams Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek, ST13 6NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.109315,-2.008546

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birches Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brough Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield School |  | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Leek First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Woodcroft Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Leek High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Childcare Leek Beresford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-beresford-2778006) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare Leek First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-first-2778005) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Zipadee Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zipadee-day-nursery-limited-ey483919) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Learning Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-mill-ey413620) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Leek Westwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leek-westwood-preschool-218180) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Teddy's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-garden-day-nursery-ey419209) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children 1st @ Leek's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Children 1st @ Leek Good at its inspection on 25 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Children 1st @ Leek take?

Children 1st @ Leek is registered with Ofsted for up to 140 children at any one time.

### Who runs Children 1st @ Leek?

Children 1st @ Leek is run by Breedon House Nurseries Limited, which runs 23 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562237)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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