# Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School

Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School is a sessional pre-school at Simmondley Primary School, Pennine Road, Glossop, SK13 6NN, in Simmondley, Derbyshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natural-explorers-simmondley-primary-school-ey544724  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Simmondley Primary School, Pennine Road, Glossop, SK13 6NN
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01457 852694
- Website: http://www.simmondleypreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY544724

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/EY544724

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544724). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544724)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544724)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544724)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1259303)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Simmondley Primary School, Pennine Road, Glossop, SK13 6NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.439557,-1.969038

- Station: Dinting, 0.7 miles
- Station: Glossop, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmondley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gamesley Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Beaver Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beaver-childcare-limited-ey270736) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey499219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wind In The Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-ey548669) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [South View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-view-day-nursery-2856179) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [North View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-view-day-nursery-206285) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [All Saints Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-preschool-206706) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School take?

Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School?

Dinting is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School?

You can call 01457 852694 and visit www.simmondleypreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544724)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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