# Little Elms Pre-School

Little Elms Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The School Building, Main Street, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0SA, in Oxton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-pre-school-2644085  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The School Building, Main Street, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0SA
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: 2644085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 2024, 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/16/2644085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2644085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644085)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644085)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1402022)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The School Building, Main Street, Oxton, Southwell, NG25 0SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.057062,-1.061980

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oxton park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Salterford House School |  | 2–12 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Manor Park Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Colonel Frank Seely Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Adventurers Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-adventurers-forest-school-ey548926) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Dragonflies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-day-nursery-2668824) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Calverton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calverton-day-nursery-2809159) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Woodborough Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodborough-village-pre-school-253232) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Farnsfield Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farnsfield-pre-school-playgroup-509224) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Kindred White Post](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-white-post-ey437582) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Elms Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Elms Pre-School Good at its inspection on 10 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Elms Pre-School take?

Little Elms Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644085)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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