# Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche

Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche is a full-day nursery at Hildebrand Barracks, Pennypot Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2SB, in Oakdale, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-pot-pre-school-and-under-5s-creche-ey236204  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hildebrand Barracks, Pennypot Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2SB
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01423 501460
- Website: http://pennypotnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY236204

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 October 2023, 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/EY236204

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2003 (Reference EY236204). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236204)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236204)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236204)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868597)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hildebrand Barracks, Pennypot Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2SB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.995512,-1.590518

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Killinghall Moor Country Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfield School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Saltergate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Saltergate Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Beckwithshaw Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Duchy College |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400093) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-tiny-teapots-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey341607) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Children's Corner (Harrogate) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-corner-harrogate-limited-2670901) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2828473) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Jays](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549333) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche Outstanding at its inspection on 25 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche take?

Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche?

You can call 01423 501460 and visit pennypotnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY236204)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penny+Pot+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJp3ZuWSRUeUgRhBRH4DAmf3M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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