# Serpentine Nursery School Ltd

Serpentine Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Serpentine Nursery School, Waterdell House, 3 Burlington Road, BUXTON, SK17 9AR, in The Park, Derbyshire. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serpentine-nursery-school-ltd-ey347474  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Serpentine Nursery School, Waterdell House, 3 Burlington Road, BUXTON, SK17 9AR
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01298 26746
- Website: https://www.serpentinenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY347474

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2007 (Reference EY347474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347474)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1563736)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Serpentine Nursery School, Waterdell House, 3 Burlington Road, BUXTON, SK17 9AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.257083,-1.921458

- Station: Buxton, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Serpentine Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pavilion Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Slopes, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Burbage Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Buxton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Fairfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Harpur Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England (VC) Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Buxton Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (January 2020) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Green Lane Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-lane-nursery-ltd-206257) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buxton Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxton-nursery-ltd-2702981) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Burbage Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burbage-preschool-ey471945) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woodlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlings-nursery-2825334) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Minnie Me Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnie-me-pre-school-2518542) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Peaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peaks-ey480201) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Serpentine Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Serpentine Nursery School Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 7 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Serpentine Nursery School Ltd take?

Serpentine Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Serpentine Nursery School Ltd?

Buxton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Serpentine Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 01298 26746 and visit www.serpentinenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Serpentine+Nursery+School+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJM6HHrjoxekgRmcwiGnFxcUY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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