# Hermitage Nursery School

Hermitage Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 147-149 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5EL, in New Swannington, Leicestershire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hermitage-nursery-school-2685587  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 147-149 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5EL
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01530 814477
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/hermitage-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2685587

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, 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/16/2685587

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2685587). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685587)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685587)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685587)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 147-149 Hermitage Road, Whitwick, LE67 5EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.732802,-1.363701

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Swannington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Belvoirdale Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Broom Leys School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Swannington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2021) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Coalville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-montessori-day-nursery-coalville-223230) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Whitwick Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitwick-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637883) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Butterfly's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-pre-school-2844246) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiddley Peeps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-peeps-pre-school-2501070) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Marlborough Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlborough-day-nursery-ey454436) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hall Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hall-lane-pre-school-226206) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hermitage Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hermitage Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hermitage Nursery School take?

Hermitage Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hermitage Nursery School?

Hermitage Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hermitage Nursery School?

You can call 01530 814477 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2685587)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hermitage+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJz4hb0eDieUgRaaNQrz102JM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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