# Little Characters

Little Characters is a full-day nursery at Brimington Methodist Church, Hall Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1GH, in Brimington, Derbyshire. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-characters-ey435957  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brimington Methodist Church, Hall Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1GH
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 07845 040533
- Ofsted URN: EY435957

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2025, 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/EY435957

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY435957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435957)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435957)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435957)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1779530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brimington Methodist Church, Hall Road, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1GH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.256678,-1.395551

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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.

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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bradley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brimington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hollingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Inkersall Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| New Whittington Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Calow CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Barrow Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heywood House Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heywood-house-childrens-nursery-2787481) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Brimington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brimington-pre-school-2829682) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Chesterfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-chesterfield-206321) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Lamb Setts (Christchurch)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lamb-setts-christchurch-ey245181) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [ABC Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-nursery-school-ltd-ey491896) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Children 1st @ St. Peter & St. Pauls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-st-peter-and-st-pauls-ey310355) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Characters's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Characters Good at its inspection on 20 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Characters take?

Little Characters is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Characters?

Chesterfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Characters?

You can call 07845 040533.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435957)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Characters&query_place_id=ChIJa6952cGbeUgR34cXY24111E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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