# Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe

Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe is a full-day nursery at Old School House, School Lane, Bishopthorpe, YORK, YO23 2RE, in Bishopthorpe, York. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-bishopthorpe-ey546358  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old School House, School Lane, Bishopthorpe, YORK, YO23 2RE
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01904 566730
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/bishopthorpe/
- Run by: [Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-green-rascals-organic-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY546358

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546358

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY546358). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546358)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546358)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546358)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/963913)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old School House, School Lane, Bishopthorpe, YORK, YO23 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.920763,-1.100556

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 York 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Dringhouses Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Copmanthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Woodthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Knavesmire Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bishopthorpe Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopthorpe-preschool-playgroup-ey551096) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wendy House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-day-nursery-321600) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Copmanthorpe Childcare Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copmanthorpe-childcare-centre-ltd-2604723) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Green Rascals - Tadcaster Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-green-rascals-tadcaster-road-ey478200) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [West Thorpe Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-thorpe-pre-school-playgroup-321625) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Panda Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/panda-preschool-playgroup-2891945) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe Outstanding at its inspection on 1 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe take?

Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe?

Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe is run by Little Green Rascals Organic Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Green Rascals Bishopthorpe?

You can call 01904 566730 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546358)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Green+Rascals+Children%27s+Day+Nursery+%26+Out+of+School+Club+-+Bishopthorpe&query_place_id=ChIJETFy35EweUgRFS6s3Zu4kyE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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