# Matlock Pre-School Playgroup

Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 50 Woolley Road, Matlock, DE4 3HU, in Dimple, Derbyshire. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Association.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740083  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 50 Woolley Road, Matlock, DE4 3HU
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07368 892086
- Website: http://www.matlockpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Association](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-association)
- Ofsted URN: 2740083

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740083

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2740083). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740083)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740083)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740083)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1626409)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 50 Woolley Road, Matlock, DE4 3HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.143338,-1.556650

- Station: Matlock, 0.4 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allenhill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sparrow Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hall Leys Park, 0.4 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| All Saints CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 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 | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Darley Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Tansley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740080) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Treetops Matlock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-matlock-ey256531) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Matlock Bath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-bath-pre-school-206816) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Young ones early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-ones-early-years-2611327) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Flutterbys Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbys-childrens-nursery-ey486493) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirksworth-preschool-playgroup-2623532) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Matlock Pre-School Playgroup was inspected on 13 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Matlock Pre-School Playgroup?

Matlock Pre-School Playgroup is run by Matlock Pre-School Playgroup Association, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Matlock is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07368 892086 and visit www.matlockpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2740083)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Matlock+Preschool+Playgroup+-+Woolley+Road&query_place_id=ChIJZ7Y8LHOJeUgRRwtfZhKGGQs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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