# The Lyme Nursery Ltd

The Lyme Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Lyme Nursery Ltd, Westfield, Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS, in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lyme-nursery-ltd-ey474854  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Lyme Nursery Ltd, Westfield, Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01782 616188
- Website: http://www.lymenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY474854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, 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/EY474854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY474854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474854)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474854)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474854)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/85024)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lyme Nursery Ltd, Westfield, Lancaster Road, NEWCASTLE, ST5 1DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.008253,-2.215623

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stubbs Walks, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lyme Valley Parkway, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ford Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hartshill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hassell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Demetae Academy |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Croft Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-218503) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Robins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-2507807) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-pre-school-218163) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Care by Claire Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/care-by-claire-private-day-nursery-2729614) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-ey347790) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Den Day Nursery - Newcastle](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-den-day-nursery-newcastle-2822720) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lyme Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lyme Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Lyme Nursery Ltd take?

The Lyme Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Lyme Nursery Ltd?

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Lyme Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01782 616188 and visit www.lymenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Lyme+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJEU2dKgxoekgRukYyLOjo0Yo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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