# First Steps Pre-School First Steps Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Drill Hall, 72A Middle Street South, Driffield, YO25 6QF, in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire. It is registered for 28 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-pre-school-314628 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: The Drill Hall, 72A Middle Street South, Driffield, YO25 6QF - Registered places: 28 - Phone: 01377 241117 - Website: http://www.firststepsdriffield.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 314628 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 5 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314628 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1999 (Reference 314628). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314628) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314628) - Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314628) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1254891) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Drill Hall, 72A Middle Street South, Driffield, YO25 6QF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.003816,-0.437124 - Station: Driffield, 0.2 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: The Station Yard, 0.2 miles - Park: Driffield Riverhead, 0.3 miles - Park: Northend Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Dawnay Park 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 East Riding of Yorkshire there are about 2.9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | Driffield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Kings Mill School | | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Northfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Driffield School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Driffield Methodist Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/driffield-methodist-playgroup-2864851) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [The Tot Stop Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tot-stop-early-years-centre-ey307024) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Roundabout Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-nursery-2832645) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [Wild At Heart Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-at-heart-day-nursery-2574882) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | | [Little Robins' Day Nursery Nafferton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-nafferton-2881885) | | | | 2.1 miles | | [Nafferton Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nafferton-under-fives-ey553946) | Good | | | 2.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is First Steps Pre-School's Ofsted rating? First Steps Pre-School was inspected on 5 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can First Steps Pre-School take? First Steps Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to First Steps Pre-School? Driffield is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact First Steps Pre-School? You can call 01377 241117 and visit www.firststepsdriffield.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/314628) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.