# Moorland Private Nursery

Moorland Private Nursery is a full-day nursery at MOORLAND SCHOOL, Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA, in Pimlico, Lancashire. It is registered for 189 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorland-private-nursery-2879914  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: MOORLAND SCHOOL, Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA
- Registered places: 189
- Ofsted URN: 2879914

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2879914). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879914)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879914)
- Registered places: 189 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879914)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1350345)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: MOORLAND SCHOOL, Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, BB7 2JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.882090,-2.391208

- Station: Clitheroe, 0.6 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brungerley Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland School Limited |  | 4–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ribblesdale School | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brookside Out of School Care Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookside-out-of-school-care-club-309793) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cascades Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cascades-childcare-ey539851) | Good |  | 07:45–17:45 | 1.0 miles |
| [Edisford Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edisford-day-nursery-2804242) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bowland Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowland-preschool-ey549286) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-ey430038) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Bambinos Boutique Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-boutique-daycare-ltd-ey541400) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Moorland Private Nursery take?

Moorland Private Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 189 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Moorland Private Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879914)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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