# Pool House Under 5's Nursery Pool House Under 5's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX, in Tanterton, Lancashire. It is registered for 38 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pool-house-under-5s-nursery-502191 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX - Registered places: 38 - Phone: 01772 732628 - Website: http://www.poolhouse.lancs.sch.uk/nursery - Ofsted URN: 502191 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2001 (Reference 502191). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191) - Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/479681) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.786615,-2.745281 - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | under 0.1 miles | | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Harris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 1.1 miles | | Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ashbourne Day Nursery Ingol](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-ingol-2783409) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Building Blocks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-child-care-ey477240) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Cottam Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-nursery-school-2665155) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Ashbridge At Maxy Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbridge-at-maxy-farm-ey550926) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Cottam Before and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottam-before-and-after-school-club-ey290000) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [The Mericourt Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mericourt-nursery-2721541) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Pool House Under 5's Nursery's Ofsted rating? Pool House Under 5's Nursery was inspected on 11 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Pool House Under 5's Nursery take? Pool House Under 5's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time. ### How do I contact Pool House Under 5's Nursery? You can call 01772 732628 and visit www.poolhouse.lancs.sch.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/502191) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pool+House+Under+5%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzZ3jB95te0gRvs1SdiydgCI) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.