# Elizabeth Saunders Nursery

Elizabeth Saunders Nursery is a full-day nursery at Elizabeth Saunders Nursery, Saunders Lane, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SA, in Hutton, Lancashire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Townley House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elizabeth-saunders-nursery-2691128  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elizabeth Saunders Nursery, Saunders Lane, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SA
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01772 619064
- Website: https://www.elizabethsaundersnurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Townley House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/townley-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2691128

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 December 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/16/2691128

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2691128). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691128)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691128)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691128)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/534625)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elizabeth Saunders Nursery, Saunders Lane, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.728390,-2.758134

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chapel Lane Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Independent School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Howick Church Endowed Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hutton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hutton-playgroup-310285) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [New Longton Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-longton-under-5s-309402) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashbridge Nursery Hutton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-nursery-hutton-ey286886) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nursery @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-whitefield-2631790) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Penwortham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penwortham-2860956) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Ashleigh Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleigh-nursery-school-309217) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Elizabeth Saunders Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Elizabeth Saunders Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Elizabeth Saunders Nursery take?

Elizabeth Saunders Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elizabeth Saunders Nursery?

Elizabeth Saunders Nursery is run by Townley House Nursery Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Elizabeth Saunders Nursery?

You can call 01772 619064 and visit www.elizabethsaundersnurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691128)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elizabeth+Saunders+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJy8fytRhte0gR-ZnWpkN2BlU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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