# Busy Bodies Pre-school

Busy Bodies Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Melling (St Wilfrid) C of E Primary School, Lodge Lane, Melling, Carnforth, LA6 2RE, in Melling, Lancashire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-pre-school-ey280656  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Melling (St Wilfrid) C of E Primary School, Lodge Lane, Melling, Carnforth, LA6 2RE
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07789 416738
- Ofsted URN: EY280656

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, 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/EY280656

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY280656). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280656)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280656)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280656)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Melling (St Wilfrid) C of E Primary School, Lodge Lane, Melling, Carnforth, LA6 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.135074,-2.610402

- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Arkholme Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hornby Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-ey411888) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Wray School Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wray-school-pre-school-ey385203) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey264983) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Over Kellet Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-kellet-playgroup-309409) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush at Casterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-2905987) |  |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Kidz Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-day-nursery-ltd-ey479648) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Busy Bodies Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Busy Bodies Pre-school Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Busy Bodies Pre-school take?

Busy Bodies Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Busy Bodies Pre-school?

Wennington is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Busy Bodies Pre-school?

You can call 07789 416738.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280656)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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