# Orchard Nursery School

Orchard Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 92 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6RF, in Shelton Lock, Derby. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Orchard Private Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-nursery-school-258406  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 92 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6RF
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01332 703204
- Website: https://orcharddaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Orchard Private Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orchard-private-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 258406

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258406

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1996 (Reference 258406). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258406)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258406)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258406)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530638)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 92 Derby Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.872596,-1.439795

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chellaston Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chellaston Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Homefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Shelton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Shelton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oak Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Clover Leys Spencer Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-private-day-nursery-258408) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playdays Opportunity Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-opportunity-group-206146) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-ey481412) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Field Lane Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-lane-playgroup-limited-ey307423) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alvaston-achievers-day-nursery-2579160) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Osmaston Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/osmaston-day-nursery-limited-2751454) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Orchard Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Orchard Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Orchard Nursery School take?

Orchard Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orchard Nursery School?

Orchard Nursery School is run by Orchard Private Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Orchard Nursery School?

You can call 01332 703204 and visit orcharddaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/258406)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Orchard+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJd0SOtXvweUgRH4YDX1JwCIs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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