# Wise Owl Nursery

Wise Owl Nursery is a full-day nursery at 143 Ash Bank Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 9DX, in Ash Bank, Staffordshire. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Wise Owl Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-ey460575  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 143 Ash Bank Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 9DX
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01782 303960
- Website: http://www.thewiseowlnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Wise Owl Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wise-owl-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY460575

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 April 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/EY460575

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY460575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460575)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460575)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460575)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1259399)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 143 Ash Bank Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST2 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.021531,-2.108740

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: White Bar, 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.

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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werrington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Maple Court Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kingsland CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit |  | 4–18 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Eaton Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Abbey Hulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosy Cheeks Nursery (Bentilee)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosy-cheeks-nursery-bentilee-ey473628) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2654974) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tiny Toez @ Treehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toez-treehouse-2635831) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Robins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-day-nursery-2868600) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Adv4nce Childcare: Weston I](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adv4nce-childcare-weston-i-2821292) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [St Andrews with St Peters Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-with-st-peters-preschool-224725) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wise Owl Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wise Owl Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wise Owl Nursery take?

Wise Owl Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wise Owl Nursery?

Wise Owl Nursery is run by Wise Owl Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Wise Owl Nursery?

You can call 01782 303960 and visit www.thewiseowlnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460575)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Wise+Owl+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyeRkNg9qekgRBxC7xv-Tx1g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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