# The Light Academy

The Light Academy is a full-day nursery at 25 Edgehill Road, Leicester, LE4 9EA, in Humberstone, Leicester. It is registered for 16 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-light-academy-2734830  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 25 Edgehill Road, Leicester, LE4 9EA
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07850 603749
- Website: https://tlaedu.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2734830

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 10 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2734830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734830)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734830)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734830)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1647438)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Edgehill Road, Leicester, LE4 9EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.653006,-1.097253

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Towers Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Leicester there are about 4.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Wyvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Merrydale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Merrydale Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rushey Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Falcons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Herrick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-nursery-ey407679) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hine Park Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hine-park-day-nursery-ltd-2649052) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Angels Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-pre-school-ey477692) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Den Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-den-nursery-ltd-ey489742) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Smiley Kidz Nursery (Uppingham Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smiley-kidz-nursery-uppingham-road-2698418) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-day-nursery-ey346422) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Light Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Light Academy was inspected on 10 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Light Academy take?

The Light Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Light Academy?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Light Academy?

You can call 07850 603749 and visit tlaedu.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734830)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Light+Academy+Nursery%2C+Leicester&query_place_id=ChIJPYsd-bVhd0gRbU0ALjeNZuk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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