# Little Scholars Littleover

Little Scholars Littleover is a full-day nursery at 8-12 Austen Avenue, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 3EY, in Littleover, Derby. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-littleover-509197  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8-12 Austen Avenue, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 3EY
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01332 760619
- Website: http://www.little-scholars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 509197

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/16/509197

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1997 (Reference 509197). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509197)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509197)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509197)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8-12 Austen Avenue, Littleover, DERBY, DE23 3EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.900647,-1.511467

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clemson's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sunnydale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Griffe Field Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Derby High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Griffe Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wren Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [King George V Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-george-v-pre-school-206134) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [La Petite Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-206109) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ey541153) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-mickleover-nursery-and-pre-school-206117) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Oaks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-2823129) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Scholars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Scholars Littleover's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Scholars Littleover Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Scholars Littleover take?

Little Scholars Littleover is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Scholars Littleover?

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

### How do I contact Little Scholars Littleover?

You can call 01332 760619 and visit www.little-scholars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509197)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Scholars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU_a2GC_3eUgRBNQQCv6tBSs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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