# Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery

Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Staffordshire University, Off Lordship Lane, Lordship Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2TQ, in Stoke-upon-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/staffordshire-university-woodlands-day-nursery-2697327  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Staffordshire University, Off Lordship Lane, Lordship Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2TQ
- Registered places: 120
- Ofsted URN: 2697327

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, 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/16/2697327

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2697327). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697327)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697327)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697327)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1455463)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Staffordshire University, Off Lordship Lane, Lordship Lane, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2TQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.004408,-2.175607

- Station: Stoke-on-Trent, 0.3 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Emerge School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Heron Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Albert House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albert-house-day-nursery-511401) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hillside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-day-nursery-2647709) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Thomas Boughey Kindergarten and Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thomas-boughey-kindergarten-and-day-care-ey410517) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sapphire-Minton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sapphire-minton-nursery-2885520) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Stoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-stoke-2826519) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fenton Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenton-kindergarten-2758312) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery take?

Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Staffordshire University Woodlands Day Nursery?

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697327)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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