# Quarndon Pre-School

Quarndon Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Pauls Church Hall, Church Road, Quarndon, Derby, DE22 5JB, in Quarndon, 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quarndon-pre-school-206841  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Pauls Church Hall, Church Road, Quarndon, Derby, DE22 5JB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01332 556611
- Website: https://quarndonpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 206841

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 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.

Inspection history:

- 9 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 9 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206841

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1972 (Reference 206841). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206841)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206841)
- 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/16/206841)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/731018)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Pauls Church Hall, Church Road, Quarndon, Derby, DE22 5JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.965882,-1.502718

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barn Close Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Allestree Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Allestree Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Barn Close Play Area, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curzon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Portway Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Portway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Duffield the Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Old Vicarage School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Lawn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-pre-school-2813625) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Edmunds Preschool Community Interest Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-edmunds-preschool-community-interest-company-ey535976) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Duffield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/duffield-preschool-206760) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-206836) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Treetops Castle Garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-castle-garden-ey101060) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Carlton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-day-nursery-206091) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Quarndon Pre-School Good at its inspection on 9 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

Duffield is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01332 556611 and visit quarndonpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206841)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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