# Little Pippins Montessori Nursery

Little Pippins Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at Skelton Newby Hall Primary School, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon, HG4 5AJ, in Skelton on Ure, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 46 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-montessori-nursery-2790971  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Skelton Newby Hall Primary School, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon, HG4 5AJ
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 07841 705171
- Website: http://www.littlepippinsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2790971

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2790971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790971)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790971)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Skelton Newby Hall Primary School, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon, HG4 5AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.107875,-1.448593

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newby Hall Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roecliffe CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-day-nursery-2697294) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Appletrees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-day-nursery-ey382392) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549331) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Boroughbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-boroughbridge-2837373) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey301561) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Happylands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-2879488) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pippins Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Pippins Montessori Nursery was inspected on 14 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Pippins Montessori Nursery take?

Little Pippins Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Pippins Montessori Nursery?

You can call 07841 705171 and visit www.littlepippinsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790971)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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