# Penrith Pre-School Nursery

Penrith Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, Meeting House Lane, Penrith, CA11 7TR, in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrith-pre-school-nursery-317572  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, Meeting House Lane, Penrith, CA11 7TR
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01768 890272
- Website: https://www.penrithpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 317572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 November 2022, 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/16/317572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1960 (Reference 317572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317572)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317572)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317572)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, Meeting House Lane, Penrith, CA11 7TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.666194,-2.750422

- Station: Penrith North Lakes, 0.5 miles
- Park: Coronation Garden, 0.1 miles
- Park: Town Hall Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brunswick Square Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| North Lakes School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hunter Hall School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Yanwath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Ullswater Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-street-nursery-and-pre-school-317419) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Oaks At Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-2534527) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilyhowe-private-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-2840577) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Penrith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penrith-2860323) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Old Stables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-old-stables-2860765) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Penrith Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penrith Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penrith Pre-School Nursery take?

Penrith Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Penrith Pre-School Nursery?

Penrith North Lakes is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Penrith Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 01768 890272 and visit www.penrithpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317572)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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