# Gosforth Preschool

Gosforth Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Dronfield Infant School, School lane, Dronfield, S18 1RY, in Dronfield, Derbyshire. It is registered for 35 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gosforth-preschool-2860364  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dronfield Infant School, School lane, Dronfield, S18 1RY
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07845 437223
- Website: http://www.gosforthpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2860364

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2860364). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860364)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860364)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860364)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1897003)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dronfield Infant School, School lane, Dronfield, S18 1RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.299216,-1.470140

- Station: Dronfield, 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Moonpenny Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cliffe Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Moonpenny Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Lundy Road Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Cliffe Park Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hilltop 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.

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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dronfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hill Top Tots Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-tots-day-nursery-limited-206261) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Daycare Dronfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-daycare-dronfield-2653432) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Avenue Nursery Dronfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-nursery-dronfield-ey480812) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dronfield Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dronfield-nursery-limited-ey477436) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Feet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-feet-ey440933) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Andrew's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-206862) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Gosforth Preschool take?

Gosforth Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gosforth Preschool?

Dronfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gosforth Preschool?

You can call 07845 437223 and visit www.gosforthpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860364)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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