# Whistlewood Forest School

Whistlewood Forest School is a sessional pre-school at Whistlewood Common, Opposite Dovesite Business Park, Melbourne, DE73 8HS, in New York, Derbyshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whistlewood-forest-school-2610949  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Whistlewood Common, Opposite Dovesite Business Park, Melbourne, DE73 8HS
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2610949

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 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/16/2610949

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2610949). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610949)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610949)
- 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/16/2610949)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whistlewood Common, Opposite Dovesite Business Park, Melbourne, DE73 8HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.818175,-1.445983

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Melbourne Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Dame Catherine Harpur's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scallywags Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-limited-ey244298) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Puddle-Ducks Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-pre-school-ey450020) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Sale and Davys Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sale-and-davys-playgroup-ey466131) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Nightingale Nursery Castle Donington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nightingale-nursery-castle-donington-ey470433) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Worthington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worthington-pre-school-ey222181) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Scallywags Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-nursery-ey481412) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whistlewood Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whistlewood Forest School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whistlewood Forest School take?

Whistlewood Forest School 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/16/2610949)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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