# Pennington Nursery

Pennington Nursery is a full-day nursery at Pennington Memorial Hall, Pennington, Ulverston, LA12 0RT, in Swarthmoor, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 111 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-nursery-317571  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Pennington Memorial Hall, Pennington, Ulverston, LA12 0RT
- Registered places: 111
- Phone: 01229 582212
- Website: https://penningtonnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 317571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/16/317571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 317571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317571)
- Registered places: 111 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317571)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299979)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Pennington Memorial Hall, Pennington, Ulverston, LA12 0RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.181881,-3.122649

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Croftlands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Croftlands Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Lindal and Marton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Sir John Barrow School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Low Furness CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Wagtails](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wagtails-2538236) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey332856) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Country Tots Childcare NW](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-tots-childcare-nw-2847415) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Penny Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-ey437173) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Dane Ghyll Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dane-ghyll-daycare-2869525) |  |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Barrow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrow-day-nursery-ey491983) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Pennington Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pennington Nursery take?

Pennington Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 111 children at any one time.

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

Ulverston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Pennington Nursery?

You can call 01229 582212 and visit penningtonnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317571)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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