# Keele University Day Nursery

Keele University Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at University of Keele, Keele, NEWCASTLE, ST5 5BG, in Keele, Staffordshire. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keele-university-day-nursery-218444  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Keele, Keele, NEWCASTLE, ST5 5BG
- Registered places: 128
- Ofsted URN: 218444

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2021, 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/16/218444

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1994 (Reference 218444). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218444)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218444)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218444)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1917436)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Keele, Keele, NEWCASTLE, ST5 5BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.003090,-2.273713

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Silverdale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (March 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Seabridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-preschool-at-silverdale-ey489654) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Smylers Preschool/Wraparound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smylers-preschool-wraparound-ey451573) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westlands Little Stars Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westlands-little-stars-childcare-ey369083) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Side By Side](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/side-by-side-2593375) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Newcastle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newcastle-kindergarten-2765287) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Early Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-nursery-ey216550) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Keele University Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Keele University Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Keele University Day Nursery take?

Keele University Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218444)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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