# Tideswell Preschool

Tideswell Preschool is a full-day nursery at Bishop Pursglove C of E (A) Primary School, St John's Road, Tideswell, Buxton, SK17 8NE, in Tideswell, Derbyshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tideswell-preschool-2597773  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bishop Pursglove C of E (A) Primary School, St John's Road, Tideswell, Buxton, SK17 8NE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07840 765377
- Website: https://www.bishoppursglove.co.uk/tideswell-preschool/
- Ofsted URN: 2597773

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2024, 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/16/2597773

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2597773). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597773)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597773)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597773)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bishop Pursglove C of E (A) Primary School, St John's Road, Tideswell, Buxton, SK17 8NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.279409,-1.772284

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Litton CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Peaks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peaks-preschool-ey479593) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [The Peaks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-peaks-ey480201) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Hope Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hope-pre-school-ltd-ey395513) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [Minnie Me Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minnie-me-pre-school-2518542) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Ark Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-childcare-2859470) |  |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Grindleford and Eyam Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grindleford-and-eyam-playgroup-206778) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tideswell Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tideswell Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tideswell Preschool take?

Tideswell Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Tideswell Preschool?

You can call 07840 765377 and visit www.bishoppursglove.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597773)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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