# Papplewick Pre-School

Papplewick Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 19 Linby Lane, Papplewick, Nottingham, NG15 8FB, in Papplewick, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papplewick-pre-school-253208  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 19 Linby Lane, Papplewick, Nottingham, NG15 8FB
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0115 963 4913
- Website: http://papplewickpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 253208

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 11 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1974 (Reference 253208). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 19 Linby Lane, Papplewick, Nottingham, NG15 8FB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.053795,-1.185942

- 6 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Leen Mills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Broomhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The National CofE Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St George's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-georges-nursery-2897219) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Leen Mills Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leen-mills-pre-school-playgroup-253045) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Happy Days Childcare Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childcare-services-ey499668) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-pre-school-253047) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hucknall Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hucknall-pre-school-playgroup-253051) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Oceans Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oceans-day-nursery-ltd-ey389292) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Papplewick Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Papplewick Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

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

Hucknall is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0115 963 4913 and visit papplewickpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253208)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Papplewick+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJbdThhe6_eUgRlV88SxQ-yuk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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