# Little Duckling's

Little Duckling's is a full-day nursery at One Pool Farm, Dyers Lane, Iron Acton, BRISTOL, BS37 9XU, in Nibley, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-2655160  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: One Pool Farm, Dyers Lane, Iron Acton, BRISTOL, BS37 9XU
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01454 222767
- Ofsted URN: 2655160

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/16/2655160

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2655160). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655160)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655160)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655160)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: One Pool Farm, Dyers Lane, Iron Acton, BRISTOL, BS37 9XU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546960,-2.445568

- Station: Yate, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Iron Acton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Watermore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wellesley Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-135969) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Baker Street Nursery and Preschool Yate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baker-street-nursery-and-preschool-yate-2703332) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499056) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Oaks Preschool & out of school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2653750) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Phase Five Pre School @ Abbotswood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phase-five-pre-school-abbotswood-ey466398) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-ey379776) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Duckling's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Duckling's Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Duckling's take?

Little Duckling's is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Duckling's?

Yate is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Duckling's?

You can call 01454 222767.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2655160)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Ducklings+Iron+Acton+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ60MVybCbcUgRMySjKVadVFA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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