# The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School

The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School is a full-day nursery at Crossdale Drive Primary School, Crossdale Drive, Keyworth, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 5HP, in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Lime Trees Group CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-crossdale-primary-school-2737419  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crossdale Drive Primary School, Crossdale Drive, Keyworth, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 5HP
- Registered places: 75
- Run by: [The Lime Trees Group CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-lime-trees-group-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2737419

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2737419). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1661280)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crossdale Drive Primary School, Crossdale Drive, Keyworth, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 5HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.878845,-1.089499

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Keyworth Skatepark, 0.4 miles
- Park: Geological walk, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossdale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Keyworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Plumtree School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Willow Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Tollerton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lime Trees at Keyworth Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-keyworth-primary-school-2737417) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Plum Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-plum-tree-ey410676) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Willow Brook Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-brook-pre-school-ey494346) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Wolds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wolds-day-nursery-ey443579) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Tollerton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tollerton-playgroup-2548487) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Edwalton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-2644400) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School Outstanding at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School take?

The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School?

The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School is run by The Lime Trees Group CIC, which runs 7 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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