# Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services

Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services is a full-day nursery at Earby Springfield Primary School, Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ, in Green End, Lancashire. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earby-springfield-nursery-and-extended-childcare-services-ey273971  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Earby Springfield Primary School, Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ
- Registered places: 44
- Ofsted URN: EY273971

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2024, 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/EY273971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY273971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273971)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273971)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1499593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Earby Springfield Primary School, Bailey Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.913488,-2.136675

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earby Springfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kelbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Salterforth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Thornton in Craven Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Coates Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |
| West Craven High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pendle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pendle-nursery-502203) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-2532533) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 2.3 miles |
| [Lakeview Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lakeview-childrens-nursery-ey366674) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:45 | 3.2 miles |
| [Innisfree Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/innisfree-child-care-limited-309345) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 3.8 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-childcare-centre-ltd-ey370325) | Good |  | 08:00–17:45 | 3.9 miles |
| [Newtown Nursery School 0-2's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-nursery-school-0-2s-2524512) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | 4.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services Good at its inspection on 13 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services take?

Earby Springfield Nursery and Extended Childcare Services is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273971)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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