# Watermead Nursery

Watermead Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Watermead Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3TN, in Nanpantan, Leicestershire. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/watermead-nursery-ey248193  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Watermead Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3TN
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01509 239205
- Website: https://www.watermeadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY248193

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 August 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/EY248193

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY248193). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248193)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248193)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248193)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/78144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Watermead Lane, Loughborough, LE11 3TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.751367,-1.234343

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Moat Road Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ashmount School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nanpantan Hall Nurture Centre |  | 5–14 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Outwoods Edge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Mountfields Lodge School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Booth Wood Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Thorpe Acre Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanpantan Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanpantan-nursery-school-ey354437) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Radmoor Day Nursery & Annexe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radmoor-day-nursery-and-annexe-223262) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Loughborough University Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-university-nursery-2573700) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Charnwood Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-forest-nursery-ey496442) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Parkside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-nursery-school-223253) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Loughborough Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loughborough-nursery-ey538259) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Watermead Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Watermead Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Watermead Nursery take?

Watermead Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Watermead Nursery?

You can call 01509 239205 and visit www.watermeadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248193)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Watermead+Day+Nursery+Loughborough&query_place_id=ChIJWeUP9N7heUgR7w0VchvlR2U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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