# The Willows Pre-School Nursery

The Willows Pre-School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Portland Court, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 6EX, in Bestwood, Nottingham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-pre-school-nursery-ey257438  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Portland Court, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 6EX
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 0115 967 6051
- Website: https://www.poplarsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY257438

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 July 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/EY257438

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1993 (Reference EY257438). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257438)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257438)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257438)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1974828)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Portland Court, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 6EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.993917,-1.153680

- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Peggy's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Valley Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Valley Road Water Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mosswood Crescent Open Space, 0.5 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 Nottingham there are about 4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Robin Hood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Seely Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Nottingham HOPE Academy |  | 4–19 | Good (October 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Henry Whipple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Southglade Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Arnbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplars-blossoms-nursery-school-ltd-ey316871) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham City Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-nottingham-city-hospital-ey422550) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pre-school Learning Alliance Bestwood Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-learning-alliance-bestwood-childcare-centre-ey303708) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bestwood Park Nursery and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bestwood-park-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey487131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sherwood Playgroup CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-playgroup-cio-ey487208) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Woodthorpe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodthorpe-day-nursery-ey412715) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Willows Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Willows Pre-School Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Willows Pre-School Nursery take?

The Willows Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Willows Pre-School Nursery?

Basford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Willows Pre-School Nursery?

You can call 0115 967 6051 and visit www.poplarsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257438)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Willows+Preschool+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJizvIT6rBeUgRyGuy0Y0qlZM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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