# Openwoodgate Pre-School

Openwoodgate Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Marks Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, DE56 0SD, in The Gutter, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/openwoodgate-pre-school-206834  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Marks Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, DE56 0SD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07776 320753
- Website: http://openwoodgatepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206834

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, 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/16/206834

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 206834). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206834)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206834)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206834)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Marks Church Hall, Openwoodgate, Belper, DE56 0SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.022317,-1.451815

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Herbert Strutt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kilburn Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kilburn Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Street Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brooksite Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooksite-under-5s-206732) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Treetops Alton Manor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-alton-manor-ey227321) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kilburn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kilburn-2762157) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Holbrook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbrook-pre-school-2831257) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Belper](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-belper-ey418090) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaps-and-bounds-day-nursery-ey475849) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Openwoodgate Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Openwoodgate Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Openwoodgate Pre-School?

Belper is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Openwoodgate Pre-School?

You can call 07776 320753 and visit openwoodgatepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206834)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Openwoodgate+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJzYXnRNnyeUgR87x3_rY5JuI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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