Ofsted record

Walmer Bridge Day Nursery

Preston, Lancashire · URN EY102250

According to Ofsted's inspection on 26 March 2026, Walmer Bridge Day Nursery in Preston, Lancashire was rated Good — one overall judgment under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Little Bees Nursery Intelligence tracks every Ofsted inspection of this setting.

  1. Inspected 26 March 2026

    5 months ago

    Good

    One overall judgment, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025. Its next inspection will grade six areas separately.

    Outstanding
    Good
    Requires Improvement
    Inadequate

    The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

  2. Earlier inspections

  3. 28 May 2025 Good
  4. 16 July 2019 Good
  5. 21 September 2018 Requires Improvement
  6. 25 April 2018 Inadequate
  7. 1 June 2017 Requires Improvement
  8. 6 January 2014 Good
  9. 22 August 2011 Good
  10. 19 February 2008 Good
  11. 19 May 2003 Requires Improvement

On the register

Ofsted URN
EY102250
Provider type
Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care
Registered since
22 March 2002
Local authority
Lancashire

Preston, Lancashire · PR4 5GE. Location from the Ofsted register.

On the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register and the Voluntary Childcare Register.

Common questions

When was Walmer Bridge Day Nursery last inspected by Ofsted? +

Walmer Bridge Day Nursery in Preston, Lancashire was last inspected on 26 March 2026, under the framework Ofsted used until November 2025, which gave one overall rating. Its next inspection will grade several areas separately on a report card.

What is Walmer Bridge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? +

Ofsted rated Walmer Bridge Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 March 2026. The standard is met. This is the grade Ofsted expects a setting to hold, not a consolation for missing Outstanding.

How long has Walmer Bridge Day Nursery been registered? +

Walmer Bridge Day Nursery has been registered with Ofsted since 22 March 2002. Its unique reference number (URN) is EY102250.

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