# Parkfield Nursery

Parkfield Nursery is a full-day nursery at 143 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PG, in Longsowerby, Cumberland. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkfield-nursery-317393  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 143 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PG
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01228 543034
- Website: https://www.parkfieldnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 317393

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 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/16/317393

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1993 (Reference 317393). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317393)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317393)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317393)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/301328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 143 Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.885295,-2.951326

- Station: Carlisle, 0.8 miles
- Park: Saint James's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chance's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cummersdale Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newlaithes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newlaithes Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Caldew Lea School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cummersdale School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Home from Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-nursery-ey478429) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mother Goose Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-day-nursery-2595840) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2860607) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Manor Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-preschool-nursery-ey498344) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-317389) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballyhoo-boutique-nursery-ey556880) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parkfield Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkfield Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 8 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkfield Nursery take?

Parkfield Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Parkfield Nursery?

Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkfield Nursery?

You can call 01228 543034 and visit www.parkfieldnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317393)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkfield+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLS3Go4MZfUgRBTYF1F7XhOg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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