# Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup

Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FZ, in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirksworth-preschool-playgroup-2623532  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FZ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01629 822625
- Website: https://wirksworthplaygroup.wixsite.com/wirksworthplaygroup
- Ofsted URN: 2623532

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/16/2623532

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2623532). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623532)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623532)
- 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/16/2623532)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.085299,-1.570570

- Station: Wirksworth (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway), 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fanny Shaw's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stoney Wood, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirksworth CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Wirksworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Middleton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Cromford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Anthony Gell School | Secondary | 11–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wonders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-2779028) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Matlock Bath Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-bath-pre-school-206816) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Brassington Village Hall Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brassington-village-hall-pre-school-ey492718) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Treetops Matlock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-matlock-ey256531) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740083) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Matlock Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matlock-pre-school-playgroup-2740080) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup take?

Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup?

Wirksworth (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01629 822625 and visit wirksworthplaygroup.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2623532)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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