# Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House

Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House is a full-day nursery at Abbeyfield House, 7 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX, in Ormskirk, Lancashire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-ey474248  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbeyfield House, 7 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01695 227200
- Ofsted URN: EY474248

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 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/EY474248

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY474248). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474248)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474248)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474248)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/912020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Abbeyfield House, 7 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.564390,-2.877315

- Station: Ormskirk, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Pontville School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorns At Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-at-ormskirk-church-of-england-primary-school-2555897) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Munchkins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-childcare-ey560239) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Portico at West End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-west-end-ey446381) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Asmall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/asmall-nursery-309219) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Learning Curves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-ey310801) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [First Chapter Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-ey272250) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House take?

Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House?

Ormskirk is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House?

You can call 01695 227200.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474248)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruff+Lane+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpd1CUrYXe0gRLePHH4kQrsg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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