# Lilliput Nursery School

Lilliput Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 33 Town Lane, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley, PR6 7DJ, in Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire. It is registered for 39 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-nursery-school-ey495235  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 33 Town Lane, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley, PR6 7DJ
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01257 271762
- Ofsted URN: EY495235

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 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/EY495235

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495235). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495235)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495235)
- 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/EY495235)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 33 Town Lane, Whittle Le Woods, Chorley, PR6 7DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.685640,-2.636490

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cuerden Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Whittle-le-Woods Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-champions-day-nursery-chorley-ey552739) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Gelston Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gelston-manor-day-nursery-ey478797) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Buckshaw Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckshaw-village-nursery-ey428068) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Chorley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chorley-2678440) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy House Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-house-preschool-and-nursery-309328) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Strawberry Fields Nursery and Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-and-preschool-limited-2659514) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lilliput Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lilliput Nursery School Good at its inspection on 14 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lilliput Nursery School take?

Lilliput Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lilliput Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Lilliput Nursery School?

You can call 01257 271762.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495235)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lilliput+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJn_Mv0OkMe0gRHJAdJRgJ2mI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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