# Briar Dene Nursery

Briar Dene Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Fulwood Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6RP, in Becconsall, Lancashire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briar-dene-nursery-ey548292  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Fulwood Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6RP
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: EY548292

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 2025, 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/EY548292

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY548292). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548292)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548292)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548292)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089276)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Fulwood Avenue, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.695057,-2.835595

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Tarleton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bank Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-309225) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Walmer Bridge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmer-bridge-day-nursery-ey102250) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Ashleigh Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleigh-nursery-school-309217) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Fairy Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-2674249) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey449320) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Briar Dene Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Briar Dene Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Briar Dene Nursery take?

Briar Dene Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548292)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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