# The Learning Mill

The Learning Mill is a full-day nursery at Newspaper House, Joliffe Street, Leek, ST13 5LJ, in Leek, Staffordshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-mill-ey413620  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Newspaper House, Joliffe Street, Leek, ST13 5LJ
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01538 388228
- Ofsted URN: EY413620

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 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/EY413620

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY413620). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413620)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413620)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413620)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1259955)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Newspaper House, Joliffe Street, Leek, ST13 5LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.104153,-2.024856

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sparrow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brough Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pickwood Recreation Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westwood Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Birches Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Cruso Street Play Area, 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Leek First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Springfield School |  | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Woodcroft Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Leek High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zipadee Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zipadee-day-nursery-limited-ey483919) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare Leek First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-first-2778005) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leek Westwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leek-westwood-preschool-218180) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Leek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leek-ey562237) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare Leek Beresford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-beresford-2778006) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Teddy's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-garden-day-nursery-ey419209) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Mill's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Mill Good at its inspection on 13 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Mill take?

The Learning Mill is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Learning Mill?

You can call 01538 388228.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY413620)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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