# Field Lane Playgroup Limited

Field Lane Playgroup Limited is a sessional pre-school at Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GW, in Boulton, Derby. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-lane-playgroup-limited-ey307423  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GW
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: EY307423

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 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/EY307423

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY307423). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307423)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307423)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307423)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/372231)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Field Lane Community Centre, Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0GW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.884860,-1.426931

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Compton Close Play Area, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby there are about 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oakwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Alvaston Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Alvaston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Landau Forte Academy Moorhead | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alvaston-achievers-day-nursery-2579160) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [White House Day Nursery Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-alvaston-ey452684) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-nursery-ey497405) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery Alvaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-alvaston-2851043) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Rainbows Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-academy-2755771) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Orchard Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-258406) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Field Lane Playgroup Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Field Lane Playgroup Limited Good at its inspection on 20 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Field Lane Playgroup Limited take?

Field Lane Playgroup Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307423)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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