Hadfield Nursery School, Glossop
Hadfield Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Glossop. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hadfield Nursery School in detail
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hadfield Nursery School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (88%).
Who goes there
9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (21.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hadfield Rail Station, about 400 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Goddard Road (opposite), 60 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hadfield Nursery School puts children at the heart of everything it does, creating a happy and ambitious learning environment. Staff know children well, identify their individual talents and interests, and signpost them to local clubs for further development. The school combines creative, hands-on learning with a strong emphasis on language development, helping children become confident communicators and independent learners.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with clear 'Hadfield Goals' that parents can support at home
- Strong focus on early language development using songs, rhyme and quality books
- Inclusive approach with effective identification of children with SEND needs
- Warm relationships between staff and children with high behavioural expectations
- Community engagement through visits to elderly care homes and local train trips
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum adaptations for children with SEND are not always precisely matched to individual learning needs, meaning some children do not access learning as effectively as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Before- and after-school club, local community clubs signposted by the school, forest grounds activities
Hadfield Nursery School is an ambitious and happy place where children develop well across all areas of learning. The school has been rated Good across all key inspection areas, down from its previous Outstanding rating.
At a Glance
9.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby nursery school
Keep up with Hadfield Nursery School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hadfield 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)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 - Glossop
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Glossop
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
11
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
52
Total Pupils
27
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
52.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Hadfield Nursery School
What is Hadfield Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hadfield Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hadfield Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Hadfield Nursery School is oversubscribed, Derbyshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hadfield Nursery School?
Hadfield Nursery School has around 52 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Hadfield Nursery School?
Apply through Derbyshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hadfield 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 Hadfield Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hadfield Nursery School?
Hadfield Nursery School is at Queen Street, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 2DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)