# Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare

Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare is a full-day nursery at New Woods Children's Centre, Barker Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3FQ, in Skegby, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-learning-alliance-new-woods-childcare-ey347210  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New Woods Children's Centre, Barker Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3FQ
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01623 554142
- Website: https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/new-woods-childcare
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY347210

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 December 2024, 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/EY347210

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2007 (Reference EY347210). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347210)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347210)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347210)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Woods Children's Centre, Barker Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3FQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.144404,-1.274698

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Everyone's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brierley Forest Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Skegby Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Forest Glade Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sara Atkinsons Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sara-atkinsons-day-nursery-2724322) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Cherubs Sutton In Ashfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-sutton-in-ashfield-ey556650) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-253038) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Lindens Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lindens-nursery-school-2860054) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sutton Centre Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-centre-under-fives-253043) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bunnies Huthwaite](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-huthwaite-2818541) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare Good at its inspection on 16 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare take?

Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare?

Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### How do I contact Pre-School Learning Alliance New Woods Childcare?

You can call 01623 554142 and visit www.eyalliance.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347210)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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