# La Petite Academy Ltd

La Petite Academy Ltd is a full-day nursery at 10-12 Highfield Road, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 1DG, in Littleover, Derby. It is registered for 76 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-206109  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10-12 Highfield Road, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 1DG
- Registered places: 76
- Phone: 01332 774413
- Website: http://lapetiteacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206109

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 November 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/16/206109

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1995 (Reference 206109). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206109)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206109)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206109)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/577428)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10-12 Highfield Road, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 1DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.897119,-1.506566

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunnydale Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Clemson's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Griffe Field Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millennium Wood, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Derby High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Scholars Littleover](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-littleover-509197) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [King George V Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-george-v-pre-school-206134) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ey541153) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [ACE Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-206189) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fun Time Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-time-nursery-limited-ey478943) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is La Petite Academy Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated La Petite Academy Ltd Good at its inspection on 16 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can La Petite Academy Ltd take?

La Petite Academy Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to La Petite Academy Ltd?

Peartree is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact La Petite Academy Ltd?

You can call 01332 774413 and visit lapetiteacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206109)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=La+Petite+Academy+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJQfLB8y33eUgRqQ7BCYZ1lDU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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