# Wind In The Willows

Wind In The Willows is a full-day nursery at 59 Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH, in Gamesley, Derbyshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-ey548669  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 59 Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01457 853342
- Ofsted URN: EY548669

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 August 2021, 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/EY548669

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY548669). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548669)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548669)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548669)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1733921)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 59 Glossop Road, Gamesley, Glossop, SK13 6JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.443928,-1.986816

- Station: Dinting, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gamesley Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Simmondley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mottram CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderview Childrens Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderview-childrens-day-nursery-ltd-ey499219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Natural Explorers @ Simmondley Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natural-explorers-simmondley-primary-school-ey544724) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Broadbottom Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadbottom-pre-school-playgroup-312322) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Springfield Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-farm-day-nursery-ey441596) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Partou Little Stars Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-stars-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey483697) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Merseybank Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merseybank-nursery-ey498534) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wind In The Willows's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wind In The Willows Good at its inspection on 23 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wind In The Willows take?

Wind In The Willows is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wind In The Willows?

Dinting is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wind In The Willows?

You can call 01457 853342.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548669)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wind+in+the+Willows+%28Gamesley%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ4Uq-qcjLe0gRpm9SOlbeTEs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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