# Matlock Bath Pre-School

Matlock Bath Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Community Room, Grand Pavilion, South Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3NR, in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-bath-pre-school-206816  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Community Room, Grand Pavilion, South Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3NR
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 07870 525001
- Website: http://www.matlockbathpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206816

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/16/206816

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1986 (Reference 206816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206816)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206816)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Community Room, Grand Pavilion, South Parade, Matlock Bath, Matlock, DE4 3NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.119845,-1.563209

- Station: Matlock Bath, 0.3 miles
- Station: Cromford, 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bonsall CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cromford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Castle View Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| All Saints CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Middleton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Matlock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-matlock-ey256531) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740083) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740080) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirksworth-preschool-playgroup-2623532) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-2779028) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Young ones early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-ones-early-years-2611327) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Matlock Bath Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Matlock Bath Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Matlock Bath Pre-School take?

Matlock Bath Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Matlock Bath Pre-School?

Matlock Bath is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Matlock Bath Pre-School?

You can call 07870 525001 and visit www.matlockbathpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206816)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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