# St. Joseph's RC Pre School

St. Joseph's RC Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SB, in Rose Hill, Derby. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-rc-pre-school-206154  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SB
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01332 372453
- Website: https://stjosephspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 206154

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 March 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206154

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 206154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206154)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206154)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206154)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530652)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mill Hill Lane, Derby, DE23 6SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.912853,-1.482894

- Station: Derby, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derby Arboretum, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rykneld Rec, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Church Street Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Arboretum 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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 9 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Becket Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Arboretum Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-ey500690) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Positive Steps Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/positive-steps-childcare-ltd-2747438) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rosehill Day Nursery EYC Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-eyc-limited-2806192) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-ey103452) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Playcorner Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playcorner-nursery-ey474393) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Faraway Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-faraway-tree-day-nursery-ey495633) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Joseph's RC Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St. Joseph's RC Pre School Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St. Joseph's RC Pre School take?

St. Joseph's RC Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St. Joseph's RC Pre School?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St. Joseph's RC Pre School?

You can call 01332 372453 and visit stjosephspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206154)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Joseph%27s+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJwXAObwLxeUgRShFyQe16CNA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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