# Springfield Farm Day Nursery

Springfield Farm Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 34 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5DA, in Lee Head, Derbyshire. It is registered for 85 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-farm-day-nursery-ey441596  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5DA
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01457 860329
- Website: https://www.buddlenurseries.co.uk/springfield-farm-day-nursery-glossop
- Ofsted URN: EY441596

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY441596). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1373035)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Marple Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.430788,-1.995790

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broadbottom Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Gamesley Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Simmondley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Mottram CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Broadbottom Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadbottom-pre-school-playgroup-312322) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey499219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Wind In The Willows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-ey548669) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natural-explorers-simmondley-primary-school-ey544724) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Sky High Achievers Melandra](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sky-high-achievers-melandra-ey496150) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Beaver Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beaver-childcare-limited-ey270736) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Springfield Farm Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Springfield Farm Day Nursery was inspected on 6 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Springfield Farm Day Nursery take?

Springfield Farm Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Springfield Farm Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Springfield Farm Day Nursery?

You can call 01457 860329 and visit www.buddlenurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441596)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Springfield+Farm+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJp5a3AbPLe0gR2ldaYUT0nSs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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