# Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe

Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe is a full-day nursery at Early Years Centre, Langbar Road, Leeds, LS14 5ER, in Swarcliffe, Leeds. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Leeds City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-swarcliffe-512403  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Early Years Centre, Langbar Road, Leeds, LS14 5ER
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 0113 378 1816
- Website: https://www.littleowlsleeds.co.uk/places/little-owls-swarcliffe/
- Run by: [Leeds City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leeds-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: 512403

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 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/16/512403

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 512403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/512403)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/512403)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/512403)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Early Years Centre, Langbar Road, Leeds, LS14 5ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.822878,-1.443801

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pennwell Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sledmere Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mill Green Close, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mill Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes Dyke Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Swarcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Scholes (Elmet) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Manston Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| White Laith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Manston St James Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scribbles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scribbles-2636900) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rascals Day Nursery (Barwick Rd)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-barwick-rd-319370) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lesley's Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lesleys-private-day-nursery-ey441140) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lesley's Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lesleys-private-day-nursery-ey543889) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Renaissance Nurseries (Limewood)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/renaissance-nurseries-limewood-2634753) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dinky Dizzys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-dizzys-2786851) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe Good at its inspection on 3 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe?

Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe is run by Leeds City Council, which runs 19 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe?

Cross Gates is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Owls Nursery Swarcliffe?

You can call 0113 378 1816 and visit www.littleowlsleeds.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/512403)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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