# Nesscliffe House Nursery School

Nesscliffe House Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at 8 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EY, in Belle Vue, Shropshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesscliffe-house-nursery-school-ey450312  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 8 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07531 626499
- Website: https://nesscliffehousenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY450312

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 September 2022, 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/EY450312

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY450312). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450312)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450312)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450312)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1178795)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.701818,-2.754173

- Station: Shrewsbury, 0.7 miles
- Park: The Quarry, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Shrewsbury High School |  | 4–20 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bettws Lifehouse |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St George's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Radbrook Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twyford Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twyford-tots-nursery-224215) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-preschool-224115) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Opportunity Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/opportunity-pre-school-259068) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Explorers Childcare LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-ltd-2600980) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Radbrook Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radbrook-nursery-and-pre-school-ey489553) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Column Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-column-nursery-2630874) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nesscliffe House Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nesscliffe House Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 22 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nesscliffe House Nursery School take?

Nesscliffe House Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Nesscliffe House Nursery School?

Shrewsbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Nesscliffe House Nursery School?

You can call 07531 626499 and visit nesscliffehousenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450312)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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