# The Bridge Nursery

The Bridge Nursery is a full-day nursery at 110a Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7JH, in New Horwich, Derbyshire. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bridge-nursery-2779094  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 110a Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7JH
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01663 738491
- Website: http://www.thebridgenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2779094

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2779094

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2024 (Reference 2779094). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2779094)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2779094)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2779094)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1711869)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 110a Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.322519,-1.984842

- Station: Whaley Bridge, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Whaley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buxworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey343935) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buxworth Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxworth-pre-school-ey454358) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Chinley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chinley-day-nursery-ey497467) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-ey392081) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-ey259428) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Little Wizards Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wizards-pre-school-ey545331) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Bridge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Bridge Nursery was inspected on 24 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Bridge Nursery take?

The Bridge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Bridge Nursery?

Whaley Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Bridge Nursery?

You can call 01663 738491 and visit www.thebridgenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2779094)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Bridge+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtW0hzzY1ekgRKf7Y9I9fBqs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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