# Tinkerbells

Tinkerbells is a full-day nursery at Bridge Inn, Leyland Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XR, in Lower Penwortham, Lancashire. It is registered for 114 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 18 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Tinkerbells Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkerbells-ey426381  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridge Inn, Leyland Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XR
- Registered places: 114
- Phone: 01772 751666
- Website: http://www.tinkerbellsnursery-penwortham.co.uk/
- Run by: [Tinkerbells Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tinkerbells-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY426381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY426381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426381)
- Registered places: 114 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/679787)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bridge Inn, Leyland Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.748923,-2.716619

- Station: Preston, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hurst Grange Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Miller Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Middleforth Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitefriars Childrens Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitefriars-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey490668) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kensington Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-nursery-2691126) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Silver Cloud Nursery Penwortham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silver-cloud-nursery-penwortham-2754473) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Mini's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minis-daycare-ey439115) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [TicTots Day Nursery & Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tictots-day-nursery-and-creche-ey367690) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Shining Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tinkerbells's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tinkerbells Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tinkerbells take?

Tinkerbells is registered with Ofsted for up to 114 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tinkerbells?

Tinkerbells is run by Tinkerbells Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tinkerbells?

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tinkerbells?

You can call 01772 751666 and visit www.tinkerbellsnursery-penwortham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tinkerbells+Day+Nursery+Ltd+%28The+Bridgeinn%29&query_place_id=ChIJqc_PSINye0gR26wn2KWuM14)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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