# Little Owls @ Ainthorpe

Little Owls @ Ainthorpe is a full-day nursery at Ainthorpe Primary School, Ainthorpe Grove, Hull, HU5 5EB, in East Ella, Kingston upon Hull. It is registered for 85 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Dove House Trading Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-ainthorpe-2498955  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ainthorpe Primary School, Ainthorpe Grove, Hull, HU5 5EB
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 01482 355311
- Website: https://www.littleowlshull.co.uk/
- Run by: [Dove House Trading Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dove-house-trading-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2498955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2021, 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/16/2498955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2018 (Reference 2498955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498955)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498955)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/192089)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ainthorpe Primary School, Ainthorpe Grove, Hull, HU5 5EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.751163,-0.406032

- 12 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kingston upon Hull there are about 5.3 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Acre Heads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Hub School |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wold Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Anlaby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Appleton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tallulah Beau Children's Nurseries - Manor Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tallulah-beau-childrens-nurseries-manor-road-2642575) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jo Jo's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jo-jos-childcare-2894374) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Teeny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teeny-tots-day-nursery-ey282342) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Anlaby Park Methodist Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anlaby-park-methodist-pre-school-314574) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School & Priory Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-and-priory-kids-ey374255) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Eastfield Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastfield-community-preschool-509942) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls @ Ainthorpe's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls @ Ainthorpe Good at its inspection on 1 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls @ Ainthorpe take?

Little Owls @ Ainthorpe is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls @ Ainthorpe?

Little Owls @ Ainthorpe is run by Dove House Trading Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Owls @ Ainthorpe?

You can call 01482 355311 and visit www.littleowlshull.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498955)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Day+Nursery+%40+Ainthorpe&query_place_id=ChIJe2FO0k6_eEgRdCLVog3M0qI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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