# Woodlands PDN

Woodlands PDN is a full-day nursery at 194 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1BJ, in Darley Abbey, Derby. It is registered for 118 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-pdn-509204  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 194 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1BJ
- Registered places: 118
- Phone: 01332 346878
- Website: http://www.thewoodlandsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 509204

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/16/509204

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1991 (Reference 509204). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509204)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509204)
- Registered places: 118 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509204)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530641)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 194 Duffield Road, Derby, DE22 1BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.935207,-1.483444

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Derwent Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Darley Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Parker's Piece, 0.2 miles
- Park: Darley Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chester Green, 0.4 miles
- 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 Derby there are about 3.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Markeaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bridge Street School |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Aurora Ryefields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitecross Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Central Community Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castle School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Early Years Academy Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-derby-2614882) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Derby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-derby-2826514) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunny Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-days-nursery-ey484523) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Carlton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-day-nursery-206091) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Treetops Silvertrees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-ey282326) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Orchard Garden Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-garden-private-day-nursery-ey103452) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodlands PDN's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodlands PDN Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodlands PDN take?

Woodlands PDN is registered with Ofsted for up to 118 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodlands PDN?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodlands PDN?

You can call 01332 346878 and visit www.thewoodlandsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509204)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Woodlands+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJe7EK5UPxeUgRrf1AOUUDvYM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.