# Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 116 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 8HL, in Sherwood, Lancashire. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 50 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Just Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-fern-bank-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey545689  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 116 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 8HL
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 01772 717639
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/fern-bank-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Just Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/just-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY545689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, 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/EY545689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2017 (Reference EY545689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545689)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545689)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/91751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 116 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 8HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.785763,-2.697047

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Olive School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sherwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Pius X Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Acorns Primary School |  | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey417226) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Preston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-preston-ey560288) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-hospital-ey264156) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Smart Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-kids-childcare-ey453915) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Nuh's Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuhs-ark-nursery-2852372) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Grasshoppers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-grasshoppers-2812898) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Just Childcare Limited, which runs 28 nurseries.

### How do I contact Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01772 717639 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY545689)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Fern+Bank+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJJWlw1xtye0gRPX5JB8a1Ojs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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