# Walney Central Pre-School

Walney Central Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Old Police House, Central Drive, Walney Island, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 3HY, in Vickerstown, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walney-central-pre-school-317622  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Police House, Central Drive, Walney Island, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 3HY
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01229 470051
- Ofsted URN: 317622

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2023, 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/16/317622

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1972 (Reference 317622). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317622)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317622)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317622)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 1 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1083571)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Police House, Central Drive, Walney Island, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 3HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.107131,-3.255073

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hastwell School Special Academy |  | 3–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Columba's School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Vickerstown School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| South Walney Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| South Walney Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barrow Island Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Brisbane Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hindpool Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hindpool Nursery Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hindpool-nursery-daycare-2873865) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bram's Little Sailors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brams-little-sailors-2606049) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Old Vicarage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-old-vicarage-317407) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ramsden Robins Pre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramsden-robins-pre-nursery-ey538141) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Parkside Academy Baby Room](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-academy-baby-room-2695547) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hollingarth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hollingarth-317378) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Walney Central Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Walney Central Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Walney Central Pre-School take?

Walney Central Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Walney Central Pre-School?

Barrow-in-Furness is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Walney Central Pre-School?

You can call 01229 470051.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317622)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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