# Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School

Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3RT, in Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirkby-malzeard-pre-school-400352  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3RT
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 400352

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, 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/16/400352

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 400352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400352)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400352)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1869947)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Street, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.166149,-1.641633

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fountains Playgroup and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountains-playgroup-and-pre-school-400414) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-pre-school-ey266330) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Yellow Ribbon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ribbon-preschool-2900707) |  |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Kindercare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-ey300452) | Good |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey221441) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 5.0 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-2879488) |  |  |  | 5.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School take?

Kirkby Malzeard Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400352)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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