# Loughborough University Nursery

Loughborough University Nursery is a full-day nursery at Loughborough Campus Nursery, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TE, in Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire. It is registered for 101 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-2573700  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Loughborough Campus Nursery, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TE
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 01509 271009
- Website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 2573700

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573700

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2573700). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573700)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573700)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573700)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1273899)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Loughborough Campus Nursery, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.769510,-1.228956

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Radmoor Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Acre Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thorpe Acre Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Booth Wood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mountfields Lodge School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ashmount School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radmoor-day-nursery-and-annexe-223262) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charnwood Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-ey496442) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Willows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-2887747) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Robert Bakewell Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-bakewell-playgroup-limited-ey423120) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Trinity Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-early-learners-226313) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Loughborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-nursery-ey538259) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loughborough University Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loughborough University Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loughborough University Nursery take?

Loughborough University Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loughborough University Nursery?

Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Loughborough University Nursery?

You can call 01509 271009 and visit www.lboro.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2573700)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loughborough+University+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuSY8O8XgeUgR-7vfUlIDWnM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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