# The Hermitage Pre-School

The Hermitage Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Hermitage, Wilford Road, Ruddington, NG11 6EL, in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hermitage-pre-school-253414  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Hermitage, Wilford Road, Ruddington, NG11 6EL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07598 231637
- Website: http://thehermitagepreschoolruddington.com/
- Ofsted URN: 253414

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 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/16/253414

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1967 (Reference 253414). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253414)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253414)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253414)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Hermitage, Wilford Road, Ruddington, NG11 6EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.893507,-1.150195

- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rushcliffe Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Peacock Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nethergate Academy |  | 5–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Milford Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Highbank Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Rosecliffe Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Whitegate Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2021) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherubs Ruddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-ruddington-2537231) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ruddington Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruddington-day-nursery-253401) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Edwalton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-2644400) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Silverdale Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdale-playgroup-254673) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Toes Day Nursery Clifton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-toes-day-nursery-clifton-2785629) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Edwalton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-253393) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Hermitage Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hermitage Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hermitage Pre-School take?

The Hermitage Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Hermitage Pre-School?

Holy Trinity is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Hermitage Pre-School?

You can call 07598 231637 and visit thehermitagepreschoolruddington.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253414)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Hermitage+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJaxFeB-HCeUgRbQC1wcGyG7c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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