# The Peaks Preschool

The Peaks Preschool is a full-day nursery at Reading Room, Peak Forest, BUXTON, SK17 8EF, in Peak Forest, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 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-peaks-preschool-ey479593  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Reading Room, Peak Forest, BUXTON, SK17 8EF
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: EY479593

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 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/EY479593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY479593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479593)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479593)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2017). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1536432)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Reading Room, Peak Forest, BUXTON, SK17 8EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.309755,-1.831899

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Peaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peaks-ey480201) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Tideswell Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tideswell-preschool-2597773) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [The Kid Company LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kid-company-llp-ey439532) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-ey259428) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Minnie Me Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnie-me-pre-school-2518542) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Hope Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-pre-school-ltd-ey395513) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Peaks Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Peaks Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Peaks Preschool take?

The Peaks Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479593)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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