# Ashleigh Nursery School

Ashleigh Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Ashleigh Nursery School, Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5ZJ, in Longton, Lancashire. It is registered for 72 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleigh-nursery-school-309217  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ashleigh Nursery School, Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5ZJ
- Registered places: 72
- Ofsted URN: 309217

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 309217). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/51477)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ashleigh Nursery School, Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5ZJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.725134,-2.794420

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Grove Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Little Hoole Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Walmer Bridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmer-bridge-day-nursery-ey102250) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hutton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hutton-playgroup-310285) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Elizabeth Saunders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elizabeth-saunders-nursery-2691128) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [New Longton Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-longton-under-5s-309402) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ashbridge Nursery Hutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-nursery-hutton-ey286886) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Natures Nursery Barn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-nursery-barn-2791890) |  |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashleigh Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ashleigh Nursery School was inspected on 10 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Ashleigh Nursery School take?

Ashleigh Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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