# Over Kellet Playgroup

Over Kellet Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Over Kellet Village Hall, Church Bank, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DT, in Over Kellet, Lancashire. It is registered for 240 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-kellet-playgroup-309409  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Over Kellet Village Hall, Church Bank, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DT
- Registered places: 240
- Phone: 07471 124423
- Website: http://www.overkelletplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 309409

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, 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/16/309409

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 309409). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309409)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309409)
- Registered places: 240 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309409)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1855145)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Over Kellet Village Hall, Church Bank, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.121296,-2.730377

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 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.

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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Carnforth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Carnforth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nippers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-day-nursery-ltd-309733) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Crag Bank Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crag-bank-under-fives-309280) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Warton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warton-preschool-2509436) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Bolton Le Sands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-le-sands-pre-school-309240) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Infinity Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/infinity-pre-school-ltd-2882058) |  |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Furnace Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furnace-barn-day-nursery-ey454577) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Over Kellet Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Over Kellet Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Over Kellet Playgroup take?

Over Kellet Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 240 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Over Kellet Playgroup?

Carnforth is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Over Kellet Playgroup?

You can call 07471 124423 and visit www.overkelletplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309409)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Over+Kellet+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJlQP7I0eDfEgRJzFMPbzOHS4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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