# LIA Gems

LIA Gems is a full-day nursery at Leicester Islamic Academy, 320 London Road, LEICESTER, LE2 2PJ, in Stoneygate, Leicester. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lia-gems-ey487667  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leicester Islamic Academy, 320 London Road, LEICESTER, LE2 2PJ
- Registered places: 39
- Ofsted URN: EY487667

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/EY487667

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487667). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487667)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487667)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487667)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/847061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leicester Islamic Academy, 320 London Road, LEICESTER, LE2 2PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.616316,-1.106633

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clarendon Park Community Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Mary’s Triangle, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Islamic Academy |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Leicester Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Crispin's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Land of Learning Primary School |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Leicester High School for Girls |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Montessori Stoneygate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-montessori-stoneygate-2688104) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-226963) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-and-preschool-2637831) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little John's Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-johns-pre-school-2771275) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nursery Rhymes - Leicester Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-rhymes-leicester-ltd-ey482726) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Land of Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/land-of-learning-ey449298) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is LIA Gems's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated LIA Gems Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can LIA Gems take?

LIA Gems is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to LIA Gems?

Leicester is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487667)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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