# Ashcroft Nursery

Ashcroft Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, Whitegate Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL, in Great Marton, Blackpool. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashcroft-nursery-ey420173  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, Whitegate Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01253 695658
- Website: https://rightstartdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/right-start-day-nurseries-lancashire-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY420173

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420173

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2010 (Reference EY420173). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420173)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420173)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420173)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/140797)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ashcroft Day Nursery, Rear of 214, Whitegate Drive, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9JL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.807761,-3.031787

- Station: Blackpool South, 0.9 miles
- Station: Manchester Square (Blackpool Tramway), 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanley Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Revoe Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Stanley Park Playground, 0.3 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 Blackpool there are about 3.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Park Community Academy |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Revoe Learning Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Embrace Lodge Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/embrace-lodge-kindergarten-2781687) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Meadow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-nursery-2634434) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Blossoms Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-blossoms-nursery-2521146) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [West Park Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-park-kindergarten-2775125) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Dreamers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-2701267) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Newhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newhouse-nursery-2634432) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashcroft Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashcroft Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashcroft Nursery take?

Ashcroft Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashcroft Nursery?

Ashcroft Nursery is run by Right Start Day Nurseries (Lancashire) Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashcroft Nursery?

Blackpool South is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashcroft Nursery?

You can call 01253 695658 and visit rightstartdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420173)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashcroft+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSSW_bXtDe0gRwrS5klI6pA4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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