# Walmer Bridge Day Nursery

Walmer Bridge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 74 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5GE, in Walmer Bridge, Lancashire. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walmer-bridge-day-nursery-ey102250  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 74 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5GE
- Registered places: 81
- Ofsted URN: EY102250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 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/EY102250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2002 (Reference EY102250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY102250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY102250)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY102250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/77303)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 74 Liverpool Old Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5GE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.710788,-2.790514

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hoole Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashleigh Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashleigh-nursery-school-309217) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Elizabeth Saunders Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elizabeth-saunders-nursery-2691128) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Hutton Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hutton-playgroup-310285) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Briar Dene Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/briar-dene-nursery-ey548292) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [New Longton Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-longton-under-5s-309402) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at Tarleton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-tarleton-nursery-2802130) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Walmer Bridge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Walmer Bridge Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Walmer Bridge Day Nursery take?

Walmer Bridge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY102250)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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