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Ashby Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·28 North Street, Ashby-de-la-zouch, LE65 1HS · Leicestershire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Ashby Castle Day Nursery, situated in the historic market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, is an exceptional educational setting committed to nurturing a passion for learning in children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Established in 1994, the nursery has earned an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating for its Pre-Preparatory School, a testament to its high standards and dedicated team.

The nursery offers a comprehensive learning environment, including a day nursery and a pre-preparatory school, ensuring a seamless transition for children as they embark on their formal education. A unique highlight is the Dumbles Forest School, which encourages independence, exploration, and appreciation for the natural world.

With a focus on inspiring brilliant futures, Ashby Castle provides a well-rounded and inclusive education, fostering confidence and essential skills in every child. The nursery prides itself on its magical outdoor play spaces and uses top-quality materials and tools to support children's development.

Our ethos

Ashby Castle Day Nursery is committed to nurturing a passion for learning and inspiring brilliant futures. They offer a well-rounded and inclusive education, fostering confidence and essential skills through a focus on independence, exploration, and appreciation for the natural world, notably through their Dumbles Forest School.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident in this warm and welcoming nursery. They are enthusiastic learners, exploring activities and engaging for long periods. Children embrace challenges, support each other to solve problems, and delight in leading their play and learning.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingDumbles Forest SchoolAges 6 weeks to 5 yearsWell-rounded and inclusive education

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6.00pm Monday to Friday

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years old

Staff

around sixty people

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashby Nursery School

Last inspected 10 January 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and confident in this warm and welcoming nursery. They are enthusiastic learners, exploring activities and engaging for long periods. Children embrace challenges, support each other to solve problems, and delight in leading their play and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is knowledgeable and implements an exciting curriculum.
  • Staff help children with future learning by promoting good communication and language skills.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, and children play exceptionally well together.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, leading to an impressive shared learning approach.
  • Staff provide children with a range of opportunities to develop self-care skills and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1make better use of spontaneous opportunities to support older children's early mathematical skills to help them to count and recognise numbers during play.
Inspection #10266747 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the staff are 'caring and kind' and they have a 'very good bond' with their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that outdoor play is a regular feature of daily experiences, especially for children who do not have a garden at home. Furthermore, they take the children to their forest school area, where they can experience more outside play, such as climbing trees and building dens.

Parent Reviews of Ashby Nursery School

5.0
(11)
Alicia Goulbourne
2 months ago

I honestly can't recommend this nursery highly enough! My son started in March 2025 and we haven't had a single issue. He is absolutely thriving, constantly learning new things and it's clear how much he enjoys being there with all the wonderful staff. Every team member is amazing: loving, caring, and genuinely dedicated. I feel completely at ease leaving him in their care each day. I was so nervous about starting a new job and putting my first baby into nursery, but they reassured me from the very first settling-in session. It was such a relief to know he was happy and safe, which made returning to work so much easier. Communication has always been excellent, and the nursery is run to an exceptional standard. You've created such a safe, supportive environment, and I can't thank you enough for the outstanding care you provide. Keep up the fantastic work!

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Emma Lloyds
2 months ago

Absolutely amazing nursery, my son is very happy here and all the staff we have met so far are absolutely fantastic, friendly and welcoming

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Charline Doherty
2 months ago

I think this nursery brilliant my daughter is always excited to go to nursery there always on top of everything my daughter loves going to see her friends and even the staff as me as a parent I give them 5 stars

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Shairi Duggal
a year ago

I haven’t but amazing words to say about this Nursery!!! My little boy has attended coming up to a year and he and myself are extremely happy with the practice and learning within the nursery setting. The staff are fantastic with my little boys SEN needs and on top of further ways to support him; in addition, the partnership with parents is extremely strong through hand over at collection and the ‘Famly’ app. If you are thinking of enrolling your child/children I highly recommend this safe, creative and fun environment. It truly is an amazing nursery!!!

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Ellie Cutter
2 months ago

I couldn’t recommend it enough my daughter loves it here and I’ve always felt confident knowing she’s happy and really cared for x

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

10 January 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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