# The Lime Trees

The Lime Trees is a full-day nursery at Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Stockwell Lane, Nottingham, NG12 3BX, in Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, 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-ey466031  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Stockwell Lane, Nottingham, NG12 3BX
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [The Lime Trees Group CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-lime-trees-group-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY466031

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 2023, 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/EY466031

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY466031). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466031)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466031)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466031)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1016859)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cropwell Bishop Primary School, Stockwell Lane, Nottingham, NG12 3BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.913297,-0.981348

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cropwell Bishop Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Millfield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millfield-nursery-school-253400) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Small People Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-people-ltd-ey554345) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Langar Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langar-nursery-2854597) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Kites Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kites-playgroup-ey366149) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey377210) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-253399) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Lime Trees Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 2023, 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 24 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466031)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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