# Little Scholars Nursery

Little Scholars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 12 Wellesley Avenue, Derby, DE23 1GQ, in Sunny Hill, Derby. It is registered for 31 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scholars-nursery-ey550368  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Wellesley Avenue, Derby, DE23 1GQ
- Registered places: 31
- Phone: 01332 271608
- Website: http://www.littlescholarsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY550368

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 September 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/EY550368

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY550368). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550368)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550368)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550368)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1035805)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12 Wellesley Avenue, Derby, DE23 1GQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.894010,-1.496301

- Station: Peartree, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunnydale Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sunnyhill Recreational Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ridgeway Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St George's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Akaal Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Village Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Normanton House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Grampian Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ACE Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ace-nursery-206189) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ey541153) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [La Petite Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-206109) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fun Time Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-time-nursery-limited-ey478943) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunnyhill Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyhill-day-nursery-limited-2751455) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Walk in the Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walk-in-the-park-nursery-2856435) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Scholars Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Scholars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

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

Peartree is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Scholars Nursery?

You can call 01332 271608 and visit www.littlescholarsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550368)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Scholars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJa8c0NMzweUgR-5UhVop5Qcs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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