# Ladybird Nursery

Ladybird Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fern Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3ER, in Farncombe, Surrey. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-120088  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fern Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3ER
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01483 426717
- Website: https://www.ladybirdnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 120088

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 14 March 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 26 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 1 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate
- 18 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120088

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2000 (Reference 120088). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120088)
- Inspections on record: 4 inspections (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120088)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120088)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/182822)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fern Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.194844,-0.602809

- Station: Farncombe, 0.2 miles
- Station: Godalming, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Broadwater Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Riverside, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Broadwater Park Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Play Park, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey 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 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Godalming Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Wharf Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Lane School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Loseley Fields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Hilary's School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddletown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddletown-day-nursery-2567285) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Rays Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-daycare-ltd-2770413) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-2816138) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-godalming-bridge-road-ey274195) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Goslings Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-goslings-nursery-school-2496414) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [N Family Club Godalming](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-godalming-2720452) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybird Nursery take?

Ladybird Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

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

Farncombe is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybird Nursery?

You can call 01483 426717 and visit www.ladybirdnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/120088)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybird+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJkR58YzTQdUgRWiwaJqX5r4g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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