# Playdor Nursery School

Playdor Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 10 Cann Bridge Street, Preston, PR5 4DJ, in Higher Walton, Lancashire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Playdor Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdor-nursery-school-ey543260  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Cann Bridge Street, Preston, PR5 4DJ
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01772 338126
- Website: https://playdornurseryschool.co.uk/our-nurseries/playdor-nursery-higher-walton/
- Run by: [Playdor Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/playdor-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY543260

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 February 2025, 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/EY543260

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY543260). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543260)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543260)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Cann Bridge Street, Preston, PR5 4DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.742754,-2.642493

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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.

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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Coppice School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Coupe Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footprints Child Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-child-care-ltd-ey435809) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Preston Bamber Bridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-preston-bamber-bridge-503750) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Carr Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carr-manor-nursery-ey369599) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Absolute Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/absolute-angels-nursery-2547037) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dowry House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dowry-house-nursery-school-309291) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Brindle St Joseph's Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brindle-st-josephs-nursery-group-309683) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdor Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdor Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdor Nursery School take?

Playdor Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Playdor Nursery School?

Playdor Nursery School is run by Playdor Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Playdor Nursery School?

Bamber Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playdor Nursery School?

You can call 01772 338126 and visit playdornurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543260)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdor+Nursery+School+Higher+Walton&query_place_id=ChIJhdx_qw9ze0gRdXD_T_7gEX4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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