# Little Wagtails

Little Wagtails is a full-day nursery at Croftlands Infant School, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JU, in Croftlands, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wagtails-2538236  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Croftlands Infant School, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JU
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01229 480018
- Ofsted URN: 2538236

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 April 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/16/2538236

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2538236). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538236)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538236)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538236)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Croftlands Infant School, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.183544,-3.090783

- Station: Ulverston, 0.6 miles
- Park: Lightburn Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Croftlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sandside Lodge School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Pennington CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Ulverston Victoria High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey332856) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pennington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-nursery-317571) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Country Tots Childcare NW](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-tots-childcare-nw-2847415) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Penny Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-ey437173) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Barrow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrow-day-nursery-ey491983) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Dane Ghyll Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dane-ghyll-daycare-2869525) |  |  |  | 5.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Wagtails's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Wagtails Good at its inspection on 21 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Wagtails take?

Little Wagtails is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Wagtails?

Ulverston is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Wagtails?

You can call 01229 480018.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538236)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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