# Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham

Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham is a full-day nursery at 4 New Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9JE, in Middleforth Green, Lancashire. It is registered for 63 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 4.7 from 12 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Silver Cloud Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-2754473  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 New Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9JE
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01772 752411
- Website: https://www.silvercloudnurseries.com/
- Run by: [Silver Cloud Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/silver-cloud-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2754473

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 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/16/2754473

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2754473). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754473)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754473)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754473)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 New Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.739075,-2.708462

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Middleforth Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vernons Sports & Leisure Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Applebee Wood School |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Penwortham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penwortham-2860956) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tinkerbells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-ey426381) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey490668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Townley House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townley-house-nursery-2691127) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Oxford Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-ey555571) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham Good at its inspection on 3 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham take?

Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham?

Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham is run by Silver Cloud Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham?

You can call 01772 752411 and visit www.silvercloudnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2754473)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Silver+Cloud+Nursery+Penwortham&query_place_id=ChIJUROhLYNye0gRpjgiGIv5rPQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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