# The Longridge Nursery

The Longridge Nursery is a full-day nursery at 104 Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY, in Longridge, Lancashire. It is registered for 75 children. It opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-longridge-nursery-2717530  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 104 Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01772 414524
- Ofsted URN: 2717530

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, 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/16/2717530

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2717530). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717530)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717530)
- 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/16/2717530)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1591209)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:30

## Getting there

Address: 104 Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.834488,-2.591709

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hillside Specialist School and College |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Barnacre Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Longridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (September 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Cecilia's RC High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little People At The Limes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-at-the-limes-ey439661) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [2 To School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/2-to-school-ey481773) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Wilfrid's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-nursery-ltd-ey419431) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Discovery Vine at Grimsargh St Michael's C of E Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-vine-at-grimsargh-st-michaels-c-of-e-primary-school-2665229) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Rainbow Wood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-wood-day-nursery-ey536975) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitechapel-preschool-playgroup-309527) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Longridge Nursery's opening hours?

The Longridge Nursery opens 07:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Longridge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Longridge Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Longridge Nursery take?

The Longridge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### How do I contact The Longridge Nursery?

You can call 01772 414524.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717530)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Longridge+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJkVMjoJB3e0gR00Ue1g48nFY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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