# Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup

Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup is a full-day nursery at The Bishop Pavilion, Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2JN, in Grindleford, Derbyshire. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grindleford-and-eyam-playgroup-206778  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Bishop Pavilion, Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2JN
- Phone: 07842 095402
- Website: http://grindlefordandeyamplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206778

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 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/16/206778

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1995 (Reference 206778). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206778)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Bishop Pavilion, Main Road, Grindleford, S32 2JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.294832,-1.636681

- Station: Grindleford, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindleford Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stoney Middleton CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Eyam CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Baslow Edge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baslow-edge-nursery-ey560551) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saints-nursery-300901) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Bamford Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bamford-pre-school-playgroup-ey264709) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Wizz Kids Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wizz-kids-pre-school-300784) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nursery-ey551209) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery School (Dore) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-school-dore-ltd-ey448429) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### What is the nearest station to Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup?

Grindleford is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup?

You can call 07842 095402 and visit grindlefordandeyamplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206778)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grindleford+%26+Eyam+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ5R0e8gIqekgRZ7tCA11Pi5Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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