# Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph

Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph is a full-day nursery at Nursery House, Craigside, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6BN, in Biddulph, Staffordshire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-biddulph-2553057  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nursery House, Craigside, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6BN
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01782 518484
- Website: http://www.willowtreedaynursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: 2553057

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 January 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.

Inspection history:

- 28 January 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 17 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2553057). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1259666)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nursery House, Craigside, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.118737,-2.178001

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Sandhole Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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 Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfield First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Squirrel Hayes First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Roaches School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Knypersley First School | Primary | 3–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oxhey First School | Primary | 3–9 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Moor First School | Primary | 2–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Biddulph Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/biddulph-kindergarten-2765204) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Rockets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-day-nursery-2589995) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Hours Day Nursery @ Biddulph](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-day-nursery-biddulph-2529438) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Space Cadets](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/space-cadets-ey494736) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bee Active @ Mill Hayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-active-mill-hayes-ey480374) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bee Active @ Knypersley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bee-active-knypersley-ey481677) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph Good at its inspection on 28 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph take?

Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph?

You can call 01782 518484 and visit www.willowtreedaynursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553057)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Day+Nursery+Biddulph&query_place_id=ChIJbeHtwktFekgRgbD3wHj4rtY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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