# Tern Valley Day Nursery

Tern Valley Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 100, Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, TF9 3AG, in Longford Turning, Shropshire. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Church Street Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tern-valley-day-nursery-2653501  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 100, Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, TF9 3AG
- Registered places: 112
- Run by: [Church Street Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/church-street-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2653501

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/16/2653501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2653501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653501)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653501)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 100, Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, TF9 3AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.897124,-2.512150

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Damson Wood Walk, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Christchurch Park, 0.3 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 Shropshire there are about 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Moreton Say CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Grove School | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement (April 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tern Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tern-valley-day-nursery-2867540) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-nursery-ey449766) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mount Lane Day Care Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mount-lane-day-care-nursery-ltd-ey370449) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Childrensworld Tunstall Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrensworld-tunstall-hall-2698551) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hodnet-pre-school-playgroup-224114) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Napley Lodge Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/napley-lodge-farm-day-nursery-ey310660) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tern Valley Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tern Valley Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tern Valley Day Nursery take?

Tern Valley Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tern Valley Day Nursery?

Tern Valley Day Nursery is run by Church Street Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2653501)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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