# The Willows Day Nursery

The Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Storer Road, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 5EQ, in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It is registered for 48 children. It is run by Grange Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-day-nursery-2887747  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Storer Road, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 5EQ
- Registered places: 48
- Run by: [Grange Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/grange-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2887747

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2887747). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887747)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887747)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887747)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1929414)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Storer Road, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 5EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.773120,-1.217346

- Station: Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway), 1.0 miles
- Station: Loughborough (Leics), 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Radmoor Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Queen's Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Loughborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Rendell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mountfields Lodge School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cobden Primary School & Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Fairfield Prep School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Robert Bakewell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Early Years Academy Loughborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-loughborough-ey466142) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radmoor-day-nursery-and-annexe-223262) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Loughborough University Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-2573700) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Trinity Early Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-early-learners-226313) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Loughborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-nursery-ey538259) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westwards Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwards-nursery-ey553923) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Willows Day Nursery take?

The Willows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Willows Day Nursery?

The Willows Day Nursery is run by Grange Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Willows Day Nursery?

Loughborough Central (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2887747)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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