# Penny Bridge Nursery

Penny Bridge Nursery is a full-day nursery at Penny Bridge, ULVERSTON, LA12 7RQ, in Penny Bridge, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-ey437173  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Penny Bridge, ULVERSTON, LA12 7RQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01229 861777
- Website: http://www.pennybridgenursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY437173

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, 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/EY437173

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY437173). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437173)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437173)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437173)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299022)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Penny Bridge, ULVERSTON, LA12 7RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.235484,-3.059297

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Bridge CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ey332856) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Wagtails](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wagtails-2538236) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Pennington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-nursery-317571) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Acorn Montessori Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-montessori-nursery-school-ltd-2762651) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Country Tots Childcare NW](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-tots-childcare-nw-2847415) |  |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Lindale Muddy Boots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindale-muddy-boots-nursery-317552) | Good |  |  | 6.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Penny Bridge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penny Bridge Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penny Bridge Nursery take?

Penny Bridge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Penny Bridge Nursery?

You can call 01229 861777 and visit www.pennybridgenursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437173)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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