# Whipperley Nursery

Whipperley Nursery is a full-day nursery at Whipperley Ring, LUTON, LU1 5QY, in Farley Hill, Luton. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipperley-nursery-ey449724  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whipperley Ring, LUTON, LU1 5QY
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01582 488392
- Website: http://www.whipperleynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY449724

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 June 2022, 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/EY449724

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY449724). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449724)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449724)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449724)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/449612)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whipperley Ring, LUTON, LU1 5QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.875852,-0.440544

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dallow Downs, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Bluebell Woods Childrens Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Luton there are about 4.5 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 5 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipperley Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Farley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Foxdell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Farley Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farley-bears-nursery-2574445) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tiny Cubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-cubs-nursery-2568035) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dallow Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dallow-stars-2674680) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Foxcubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxcubs-nursery-ey374847) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fun To Learn Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-to-learn-nursery-and-pre-school-155769) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clever Munchkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-munchkins-nursery-2578494) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Whipperley Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whipperley Nursery take?

Whipperley Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whipperley Nursery?

Luton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whipperley Nursery?

You can call 01582 488392 and visit www.whipperleynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449724)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whipperley+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ4fwXufNIdkgR-4_FH6-JrA0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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