# The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd

The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd is a sessional pre-school at St. John Hall, Dagnall Gardens, Bakewell, DE45 1EN, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bakewell-preschool-playgroup-ltd-2541133  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. John Hall, Dagnall Gardens, Bakewell, DE45 1EN
- Registered places: 17
- Ofsted URN: 2541133

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 2022, 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/16/2541133

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2541133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541133)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541133)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541133)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. John Hall, Dagnall Gardens, Bakewell, DE45 1EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.210582,-1.674858

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewell CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bakewell Methodist Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Anselm's School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lady Manners School | Secondary | 11–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child 1st (Bakewell) Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-1st-bakewell-day-nursery-ey545876) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Puddings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-puddings-2901109) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ark Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-childcare-2859470) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Youlgrave Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/youlgrave-playschool-206915) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Flutterbys Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flutterbys-childrens-nursery-ey486493) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Baslow Edge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baslow-edge-nursery-ey560551) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd Good at its inspection on 24 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd take?

The Bakewell Preschool Playgroup Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2541133)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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