# Croft Day Nursery

Croft Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Croft Nursery School, The Croft, 102 Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-218503  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Croft Nursery School, The Croft, 102 Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01782 614247
- Website: https://www.thecroftnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 218503

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1993 (Reference 218503). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/85060)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Croft Nursery School, The Croft, 102 Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.008253,-2.215623

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stubbs Walks, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lyme Valley Parkway, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ford Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hartshill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Demetae Academy |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lyme Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lyme-nursery-ltd-ey474854) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Robins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-2507807) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-218163) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Care by Claire Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-by-claire-private-day-nursery-2729614) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-ey347790) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-newcastle-2822720) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Croft Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Croft Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Croft Day Nursery take?

Croft Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Croft Day Nursery?

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Croft Day Nursery?

You can call 01782 614247 and visit www.thecroftnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218503)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Croft+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ_xB0zw1oekgRL8dcPXXLrUo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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