# Willow Tree Nursery

Willow Tree Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 1-4, St Nicholas Business Park, Carlisle, CA2 4BA, in Carlisle, Cumberland. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2642286  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1-4, St Nicholas Business Park, Carlisle, CA2 4BA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01228 642677
- Website: http://willowtreenurserycarlisle.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sarah-linnett-childcare-carlisle-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2642286

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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/16/2642286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2642286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642286)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642286)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1539372)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1-4, St Nicholas Business Park, Carlisle, CA2 4BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.885681,-2.924554

- Station: Carlisle, 0.5 miles
- Park: Melbourne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fusehill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Site of former Christ Church, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Norman Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gillford Centre |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Upperby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Inglewood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Jems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-nursery-ey560116) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-317413) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Greystone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greystone-nursery-ey462646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ey319329) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-2843522) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2860607) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Willow Tree Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Willow Tree Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willow Tree Nursery?

Willow Tree Nursery is run by Sarah Linnett Childcare (CARLISLE) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Willow Tree Nursery?

Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Willow Tree Nursery?

You can call 01228 642677 and visit willowtreenurserycarlisle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642286)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Tree+Montessori+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJSaW2pQcbfUgRePKPhcg9Chs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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