# Charnwood Forest Nursery

Charnwood Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ, in Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-ey496442  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01509 554466
- Website: http://charnwoodforestnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496442

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/EY496442

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496442)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496442)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496442)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.770027,-1.239560

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Toddler Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Junior Play Area, 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Acre Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Booth Wood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashmount School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Holywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Loughborough University Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-2573700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radmoor-day-nursery-and-annexe-223262) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Robert Bakewell Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-bakewell-playgroup-limited-ey423120) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Playfit @ Stonebow Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playfit-stonebow-primary-school-ey442996) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-2887747) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Nanpantan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanpantan-nursery-school-ey354437) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charnwood Forest Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charnwood Forest Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charnwood Forest Nursery take?

Charnwood Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charnwood Forest Nursery?

Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Charnwood Forest Nursery?

You can call 01509 554466 and visit charnwoodforestnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496442)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charnwood+Forest+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZdMf5yfheUgRg9l8mnN8TK8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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