Flagg Nursery School, Near Buxton
Flagg Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Near Buxton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Flagg Nursery School in detail
Flagg Nursery School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Flagg Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
1.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 2 pupils (3.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Flagg Nursery School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, other theft and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Children settle quickly into life at this friendly and welcoming nursery school. They thoroughly enjoy playing together in the outdoor area. Staff encourage the children to have 'kind hands'. Occasional disagreements are swiftly resolved as children learn to build friendships. Children find their own coats and get themselves ready to go out. They become independent and resilient learners who persist at activities.
The school is firmly rooted in the rural community that it serves. Events such as sponsored walks and strawberry fayres help children begin to understand that they can help others less fortunate than themselves. Children practise songs for the Harvest festival with enthusiasm. Through these songs, they learn about the seasons and the importance of sharing. Other songs, such as 'Holly the Hedgehog', teach children to recognise and value each other's differences.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Everyone at the school wants children to be able to communicate effectively, move with confidence and be able to manage their feelings. Children get off to a strong start by learning routines. At social times, such as snack times, children patiently wait their turn.
They make thoughtful choices and learn to pour their own drinks with care. Expectations are high, and children learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Staff enhance children's vocabulary, for example through describing the 'juice dribbling on your chin' that children can feel when eating an orange.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
1.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Keep up with Flagg Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Flagg Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Flagg Nursery School is in Derbyshire; for families living there:
- Derbyshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policy 2026 to 2027 - 465KB
- How to apply: Apply for home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Near Buxton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Near Buxton
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
3.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
57
Total Pupils
27
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
28.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Flagg Nursery School
What is Flagg Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Flagg Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Flagg Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Flagg Nursery School is oversubscribed, Derbyshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Flagg Nursery School?
Flagg Nursery School has around 57 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Flagg Nursery School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Flagg Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Flagg Nursery School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Flagg Nursery School?
Flagg Nursery School is at Main Road, Flagg, Near Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9QT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)