# West Street Pre-school

West Street Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at 2 West Street, RETFORD, DN22 6ES, in Retford, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-street-pre-school-253107  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 2 West Street, RETFORD, DN22 6ES
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01777 711828
- Ofsted URN: 253107

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 March 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/16/253107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1980 (Reference 253107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253107)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253107)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/177420)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 West Street, RETFORD, DN22 6ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.320123,-0.943483

- Station: Retford, 0.4 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Retford Skate Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Spa Common, 0.2 miles
- Playground: King's Park Playground, 0.2 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 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Giles School |  | 3–18 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ordsall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thrumpton Kids Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrumpton-kids-clubs-253090) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [All Aboard Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-aboard-nursery-ltd-ey550348) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Claremont House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-house-nursery-school-2750609) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Portland Place Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-place-pre-school-ey434128) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Big Yellow Door Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-yellow-door-nursery-2609744) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road Daycare Tuxford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-daycare-tuxford-2724866) | Good |  |  | 6.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is West Street Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Street Pre-school Good at its inspection on 24 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Street Pre-school take?

West Street Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to West Street Pre-school?

Retford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Street Pre-school?

You can call 01777 711828.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253107)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Street+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ3Unrxj2peUgR431znjGs-MA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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