# Fairy Bridge Nursery

Fairy Bridge Nursery is a full-day nursery at Isle Of Man Farm, Meadow Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9JP, in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, Lancashire. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-bridge-nursery-2674249  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Isle Of Man Farm, Meadow Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9JP
- Registered places: 54
- Ofsted URN: 2674249

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 September 2024, 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/16/2674249

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2674249). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674249)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674249)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674249)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 March 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1255345)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Isle Of Man Farm, Meadow Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.655498,-2.812282

- Rufford (rail): 1.5 miles
- Croston (rail): 1.6 miles

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bank Hall Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bank-hall-kindergarten-309225) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croston-acorns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey449320) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey488592) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Briar Dene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briar-dene-nursery-ey548292) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Hub NW Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-hub-nw-ltd-2647684) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fairy Bridge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairy Bridge Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 6 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairy Bridge Nursery take?

Fairy Bridge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fairy Bridge Nursery?

Rufford is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2674249)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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