# Little Friends

Little Friends is a full-day nursery at Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS, in Adbolton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-friends-ey320857  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0115 981 8040
- Ofsted URN: EY320857

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 April 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/EY320857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2006 (Reference EY320857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320857)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320857)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/266146)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.940031,-1.107650

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Colwick Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holme Pierrepont Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Adbolton Lane 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 Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Bay Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Abbey Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Pierrepont Gamston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Nottingham Academy | All-through | 3–19 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| West Bridgford Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred West Bridgford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-west-bridgford-ey405561) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lady Bay Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lady-bay-pre-school-ey496802) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Radcliffe Road Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-radcliffe-road-day-nursery-and-pre-school-253403) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Leo's Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-leos-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey424174) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [White House Day Nursery (Notts) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-day-nursery-notts-ltd-ey424561) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St Giles Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-giles-preschool-ey558620) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Friends Good at its inspection on 13 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Friends take?

Little Friends is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Friends?

Nottingham is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Friends?

You can call 0115 981 8040.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY320857)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+friends+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJDfvNddPDeUgR-0xcEZoJkmI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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