# The Friary Nursery School Ltd

The Friary Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at 2 Friars Lane, Beverley, HU17 0DF, in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-friary-nursery-school-ltd-500857  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Friars Lane, Beverley, HU17 0DF
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01482 870900
- Website: https://thefriarynursery.wixsite.com/-friary
- Ofsted URN: 500857

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. 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 | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1988 (Reference 500857). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/771669)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Friars Lane, Beverley, HU17 0DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.839657,-0.422950

- Station: Beverley, 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Riding of Yorkshire there are about 2.9 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley St Nicholas Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Keldmarsh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beverley Manor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beverley Minster CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Swinemoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Molescroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Gruffalos](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-ey560095) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Educare Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey296958) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Queensgate Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensgate-pre-school-314701) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Safe N Sound Shepherd Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-n-sound-shepherd-day-nursery-ey216869) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Molescroft Farm Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/molescroft-farm-childrens-nursery-ey545843) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Beverley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-beverley-314667) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Friary Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

The Friary Nursery School Ltd was inspected on 7 May 2026 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Friary Nursery School Ltd take?

The Friary Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Friary Nursery School Ltd?

Beverley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Friary Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 01482 870900 and visit thefriarynursery.wixsite.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/500857)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Friary+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8fqcU0PHeEgRF-DZlwzqutA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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