Best nurseries in Buxton (High Peak)
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in High Peak, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serpentine Nursery School Ltd Full day care · 57 places · SK17 9AR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Green Lane Nursery Ltd Full day care · 60 places · SK17 9DP | Outstanding (2021) |
| 3 | Buxton Nursery Ltd Full day care · 48 places · SK17 6QB | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Burbage Preschool Full day care · 50 places · SK17 6UL | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Minnie Me Pre School Full day care · 68 places · SK17 7LF | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Woodlings Nursery Full day care · 36 places · SK17 6UB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Buxton (High Peak)?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Buxton (High Peak)?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Buxton (High Peak), 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Serpentine Nursery School Ltd, Green Lane Nursery Ltd, Buxton Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Buxton (High Peak)?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Buxton (High Peak)?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill · Buxton North · Buxton South & East
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.