# Dronfield Nursery Limited

Dronfield Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 274 Chesterfield Road, DRONFIELD, S18 1XJ, in Holmesdale, Derbyshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dronfield-nursery-limited-ey477436  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 274 Chesterfield Road, DRONFIELD, S18 1XJ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01246 410778
- Ofsted URN: EY477436

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 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/EY477436

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2014 (Reference EY477436). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477436)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477436)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477436)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 274 Chesterfield Road, DRONFIELD, S18 1XJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.296891,-1.456755

- Station: Dronfield, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dronfield Nature Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cliffe Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cliffe Park 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.

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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dronfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dronfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holmesdale Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Northfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Unstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Feet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-feet-ey440933) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hill Top Tots Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-tots-day-nursery-limited-206261) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Gosforth Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gosforth-preschool-2860364) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Avenue Nursery Dronfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-nursery-dronfield-ey480812) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-daycare-dronfield-2653432) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Andrew's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-206862) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dronfield Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dronfield Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 20 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dronfield Nursery Limited take?

Dronfield Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dronfield Nursery Limited?

Dronfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dronfield Nursery Limited?

You can call 01246 410778.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477436)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dronfield+Nursery+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJt4yOlmKDeUgRHYuuol6QHoU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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