Derby has 7 nursery schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 71% good or better, against 97% of nursery schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 3 Mar 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 2 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Nursery schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Nursery School | Outstanding | 8 Feb 2017 | DE23 |
| Walbrook Nursery School | Outstanding | 10 Oct 2017 | DE23 |
| Whitecross Nursery School | Outstanding | 9 Oct 2018 | DE1 |
| Lord Street Nursery School | Good | 17 Jan 2018 | DE24 |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Good | 12 Jun 2019 | DE23 |
| Ashgate Nursery School | Urgent improvement | 3 Mar 2026 | DE1 |
| Central Community Nursery School | Urgent improvement | 3 Feb 2026 | DE1 |