# The Lime Trees

The Lime Trees is a full-day nursery at Burton Joyce Primary School, Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce, NOTTINGHAM, NG14 5EB, in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2022, 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-ey465971  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Burton Joyce Primary School, Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce, NOTTINGHAM, NG14 5EB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0115 931 3562
- Website: http://thelimetrees.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Lime Trees Group CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-lime-trees-group-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY465971

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2022, 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/EY465971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY465971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465971)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465971)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Burton Joyce Primary School, Padleys Lane, Burton Joyce, NOTTINGHAM, NG14 5EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.988604,-1.037856

- Station: Burton Joyce, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Roberts Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lambley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Willow Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Carlton le Willows Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Windmill Kindergarten CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-windmill-kindergarten-cic-2617926) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Honey Pot Private Day Nursery (Burton Joyce) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-honey-pot-private-day-nursery-burton-joyce-ltd-ey408810) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lambs at Lambley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-at-lambley-2809158) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Gedling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-gedling-2723469) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Kindred Lowdham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-lowdham-253312) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Railway Children Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-playgroup-ey561383) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lime Trees's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lime Trees Outstanding at its inspection on 23 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lime Trees take?

The Lime Trees is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Lime Trees?

The Lime Trees is run by The Lime Trees Group CIC, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Lime Trees?

Burton Joyce is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Lime Trees?

You can call 0115 931 3562 and visit thelimetrees.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465971)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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