# St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO)

St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO) is a sessional pre-school at St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AS, in The Leys, Derbyshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-oswalds-ladybirds-preschool-cio-ey557200  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07980 420232
- Website: http://www.stoswaldsladybirds-ashbourne.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY557200

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, 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/EY557200

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY557200). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557200)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557200)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557200)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School, Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.012059,-1.744670

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hilltop Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Clifton CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ashbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Ashbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-ashbourne-206329) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Parkgate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkgate-nursery-ey555383) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Ashbourne Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-ashbourne-ltd-ey488282) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tissington Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tissington-kindergarten-ey492731) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Hulland Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hulland-community-pre-school-206800) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Cedar Tree Rocester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cedar-tree-rocester-2735207) | Good |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO) Good at its inspection on 29 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO) take?

St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO) is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact St Oswalds Ladybirds Preschool (CIO)?

You can call 07980 420232 and visit www.stoswaldsladybirds-ashbourne.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557200)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJdYChyuwYekgRLJEBxmztB6w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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