# Moira Pre-School

Moira Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Village Hall, Ashby Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6DP, in Norris Hill, Leicestershire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moira-pre-school-226229  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Hall, Ashby Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6DP
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: 226229

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, 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/16/226229

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1983 (Reference 226229). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226229)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226229)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226229)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/33233)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Ashby Road, Moira, Swadlincote, DE12 6DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.745292,-1.514797

- 10 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ashby Hastings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Donisthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Ashby Willesley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Three Trees Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Alpacas Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-alpacas-ltd-2674966) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Woodville Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-woodville-preschool-ey343730) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-playgroup-226211) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Donisthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-donisthorpe-2763125) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Woodville Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodville-nursery-school-2890943) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Woodville Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodville-pre-school-2747996) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Moira Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Moira Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Moira Pre-School take?

Moira Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/226229)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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