# Houghton Nursery Group

Houghton Nursery Group is a full-day nursery at Houghton Nursery Group, Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA, in Houghton, Cumberland. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-nursery-group-ey334729  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Houghton Nursery Group, Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01228 558888
- Website: http://www.houghtonnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY334729

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, 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/EY334729

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2006 (Reference EY334729). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334729)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334729)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334729)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1709249)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Houghton Nursery Group, Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.924227,-2.923531

- Park: The Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| James Rennie School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingmoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Stanwix School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Austin Friars |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stanwix Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwix-community-pre-school-317608) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-nursery-limited-317382) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Discovery Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-childcare-2537588) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ey485777) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ey319329) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballyhoo-boutique-nursery-ey556880) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Houghton Nursery Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Houghton Nursery Group Good at its inspection on 9 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Houghton Nursery Group take?

Houghton Nursery Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Houghton Nursery Group?

You can call 01228 558888 and visit www.houghtonnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334729)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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