# Kensington Nursery

Kensington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kensington Nursery School, 44-46 Kensington Avenue, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 0EE, in Penwortham, Lancashire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 28 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Townley House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-nursery-2691126  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kensington Nursery School, 44-46 Kensington Avenue, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 0EE
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01772 749888
- Website: https://www.kensington-nursery.com/
- Run by: [Townley House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/townley-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2691126

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 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/16/2691126

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2691126). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691126)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691126)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691126)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 February 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/159173)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kensington Nursery School, 44-46 Kensington Avenue, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.753126,-2.733419

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Field, under 0.1 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 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 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey490668) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tinkerbells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-ey426381) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey367690) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nursery @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-whitefield-2631790) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mini's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minis-daycare-ey439115) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Ashton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-ashton-house-309355) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kensington Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kensington Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kensington Nursery take?

Kensington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kensington Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kensington Nursery?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kensington Nursery?

You can call 01772 749888 and visit www.kensington-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691126)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kensington+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJVXdR9Jxte0gR20G8gNn5uPQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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