# The DEN club Willington

The DEN club Willington is a full-day nursery at Willington Primary School, Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DN, in Willington, Derbyshire. It is registered for 28 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Old Forge Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-club-willington-2837029  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willington Primary School, Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DN
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01283 704081
- Website: https://www.willingtonoldschool.org/pre-school
- Run by: [The Old Forge Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-old-forge-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2837029

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2837029). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837029)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837029)
- 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/16/2837029)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Willington Primary School, Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.852981,-1.568321

- Station: Willington, 0.2 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Wystan's School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Findern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Egginton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Repton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Burnaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-burnaston-2826518) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Old Forge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-forge-day-nursery-ey427124) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Newton Solney Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newton-solney-pre-school-206830) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Woodend Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodend-day-nursery-206335) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Lots for Tots Childcare Hilton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lots-for-tots-childcare-hilton-2850769) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Stretton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stretton-day-nursery-ey226050) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The DEN club Willington take?

The DEN club Willington is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs The DEN club Willington?

The DEN club Willington is run by The Old Forge Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The DEN club Willington?

Willington is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The DEN club Willington?

You can call 01283 704081 and visit www.willingtonoldschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837029)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willington+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ2_nYNDv4eUgRfAyvGLO0r4g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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