# Little Owls Nursery

Little Owls Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dark Lane, Broseley, TF12 5LW, in Broseley, Shropshire. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-224208  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dark Lane, Broseley, TF12 5LW
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01952 882232
- Ofsted URN: 224208

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 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/16/224208

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1995 (Reference 224208). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224208)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224208)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224208)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/759470)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dark Lane, Broseley, TF12 5LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.615646,-2.478549

- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Barrow 1618 CofE Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Madeley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nurture and Grow Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-and-grow-day-nursery-ltd-2759641) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coalbrookdale-and-ironbridge-nursery-ey549000) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Twiggys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiggys-day-nursery-2632193) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Barrow Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrow-village-pre-school-ey540256) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wooden Tops Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wooden-tops-day-nursery-ey334503) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Twiggys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twiggys-day-nursery-ltd-2620902) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Nursery take?

Little Owls Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Owls Nursery?

You can call 01952 882232.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224208)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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