# Ashbridge on Ribble

Ashbridge on Ribble is a full-day nursery at Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4AB, in Frenchwood, Lancashire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ashbridge School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-on-ribble-ey478907  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4AB
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01772 561186
- Website: https://www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk/ashbridge-on-ribble-nursery-walton-le-dale/
- Run by: [Ashbridge School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashbridge-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY478907

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478907

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY478907). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478907)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478907)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478907)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/927956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.751421,-2.678067

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Rascals Party and Play Centre, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-urban-forest-school-nursery-ey338619) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Carr Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carr-manor-nursery-ey369599) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Oxford Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-ey555571) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Wonders Nursery and Educational Services Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-nursery-and-educational-services-ltd-ey337869) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Absolute Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-nursery-2547037) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Carey Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashbridge on Ribble's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashbridge on Ribble Outstanding at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashbridge on Ribble take?

Ashbridge on Ribble is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashbridge on Ribble?

Ashbridge on Ribble is run by Ashbridge School Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashbridge on Ribble?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashbridge on Ribble?

You can call 01772 561186 and visit www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478907)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashbridge+on+Ribble+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5f9FwVhye0gRera6lLZ6WrU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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