# Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club

Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club is a full-day nursery at Rubys Avenue, Fernwood, NEWARK, NG24 3RS, in Fernwood, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 146 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fernwood-day-nursery-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-ey376372  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rubys Avenue, Fernwood, NEWARK, NG24 3RS
- Registered places: 146
- Phone: 01636 701200
- Website: http://www.fernwooddaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY376372

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 December 2023, 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/EY376372

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY376372). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376372)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376372)
- Registered places: 146 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376372)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/556864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rubys Avenue, Fernwood, NEWARK, NG24 3RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.046923,-0.771551

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Meadow, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hope House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Newark Orchard School |  | 3–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Suthers School | Secondary | 11–19 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Newark Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2863142) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Balderton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-pre-school-ey330616) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Balderton Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-village-day-nursery-253284) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey310715) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [YMCA Nursery at the Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-2839722) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [William Gladstone Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ey435746) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club Good at its inspection on 13 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club take?

Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 146 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Fernwood Day Nursery, Out of School & Holiday Club?

You can call 01636 701200 and visit www.fernwooddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376372)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fernwood+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXavkWJ5KeEgRVZZaYWtnCRQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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