# Firestation Pre-School

Firestation Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7EA, in Malton, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/firestation-pre-school-400255  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7EA
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01653 694768
- Website: https://www.firestationpre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400255

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400255

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 400255). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400255)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400255)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400255)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sheepfoot Hill, Castlegate, Malton, YO17 7EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.133787,-0.790999

- Station: Malton, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Malton Castle Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Orchard Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Highfield Rd. Sports & Recreation Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Riverside 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Malton Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Norton School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Malton School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [House Martins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-martins-2861670) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Starchild Nurseries Malton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starchild-nurseries-malton-2531926) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brooklyn Preschool Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklyn-preschool-playgroup-ltd-ey488896) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-childrens-day-nursery-malton-ltd-2686573) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Swinton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swinton-playgroup-400254) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Meadowfield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowfield-nursery-school-ey289521) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Firestation Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Firestation Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Firestation Pre-School take?

Firestation Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Firestation Pre-School?

Malton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Firestation Pre-School?

You can call 01653 694768 and visit www.firestationpre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400255)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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