# The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington

The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington is a full-day nursery at Unit 1-2, Common Barn Farm, Tamworth Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PX, in Bourne Vale, Staffordshire. It is registered for 89 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Middleton Daycare Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-day-nursery-whittington-2733876  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1-2, Common Barn Farm, Tamworth Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PX
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01543 384990
- Website: http://www.theoldschoolhousenurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Middleton Daycare Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/middleton-daycare-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2733876

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 January 2025, 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/16/2733876

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2733876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733876)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733876)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733876)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1681585)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1-2, Common Barn Farm, Tamworth Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.646701,-1.766536

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Barnes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Whittington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whittington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whittington-pre-school-ey384325) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheepwash-farm-day-nursery-2602422) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-lichfield-road-ey386097) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Coton Green Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coton-green-pre-school-nursery-ey377687) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-day-nursery-ey548368) | Good |  | 08:00–05:30 | 2.6 miles |
| [The Coton Green Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-coton-green-church-pre-school-218258) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington's opening hours?

The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington Good at its inspection on 21 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington take?

The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington?

The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington is run by Middleton Daycare Group Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington?

You can call 01543 384990 and visit www.theoldschoolhousenurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733876)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+School+House+Nursery+-+Whittington&query_place_id=ChIJo4iPC5OpcEgRqaTEZtYcI3I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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