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Ashleigh Nursery School # Ashleigh Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Ashleigh Nursery School, Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5ZJ · Lancashire Number of places 72 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ashleigh Nursery School in Longton, Preston, established in 1993, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery offers a busy yet calm environment where children thrive, develop independence and confidence, and build secure attachments with staff. Leaders and staff are dedicated to creating a fun learning space with well-sequenced opportunities that prepare children for transitions to other rooms and school. They adeptly support individual needs, including those of children with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language, by promoting home languages and understanding unique circumstances. The nursery also takes advantage of its local area with outings to shops, parks, and cafes, enhancing children's learning and social skills within the community. Ashleigh Nursery School prides itself on strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring families feel valued and included in their children's learning journey. With a capacity for 72 children, the nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 07:45 to 17:30. What it's like Children thrive and develop independence and confidence in a busy but calm nursery, where staff build secure attachments and plan well-sequenced learning opportunities. Staff know children and families well, support individual needs, and prepare children effectively for transitions to other rooms and school. Calm, busy environment Secure attachments Well-sequenced learning Strong parent partnerships Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/bfn-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme/) ## Key facts Opening hours 51 weeks per year Age range 6 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All\_year Session types Full day Food Not specified Staff Not specified Established 1993 Waitlist Not specified Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashleigh Nursery School Last inspected 10 December 2025 · Amy Johnson Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thrive and develop independence and confidence in a busy but calm nursery, where staff build secure attachments and plan well-sequenced learning opportunities. Staff know children and families well, support individual needs, and prepare children effectively for transitions to other rooms and school. Inspector highlights - Children behave superbly and have secure attachments, settling quickly. - Staff know children well and support individual needs effectively. - Strong relationships with parents and carers; families feel valued and included. - Children benefit from outings in the local area and a well-sequenced curriculum. - Leaders support staff training and well-being and monitor practice closely. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should enhance communication with other settings that children attend or have previously attended to support consistency of care and learning. Inspection #10129141 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295098) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashleigh Nursery School Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10129141 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295098)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309217) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ashleigh-nursery-school-pr4-5zj-309217) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff demonstrate a sound understanding of children's unique needs and how to identify and access appropriate support; where children have specific needs, leaders and staff work hard to reduce barriers and are appropriately ambitious for all children. Outdoor space Children benefit from outings in the local area to shops, parks and cafes as part of their learning. They understand routines for going outside, lining up and waiting to be led by staff to play outside. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported through staff's understanding of promoting their home languages. ## Parent Reviews of Ashleigh Nursery School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYYoNJr_MS-mar6VHRFPzh92DXCD2eW93FWO2ACIJ3BuitPotF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jenny Baines a year ago Fantastic nursery. Would recommend completely. All of my children have gone here and the level of love and care that they’ve been shown is outstanding. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2c3BhTE13EAE!2m1!1s0x487b6cbfce8eae03:0xd571973aebe258d7) Reviews from Google for Ashleigh Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15380240481768331479&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2008 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - February 2020 Good - November 2015 Outstanding - July 2011 Outstanding - February 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Ashleigh Nursery School ### Is Ashleigh Nursery School a good nursery? ### What is Ashleigh Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashleigh Nursery School cost? ### Does Ashleigh Nursery School accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashleigh Nursery School take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashleigh Nursery School take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashleigh Nursery School's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashleigh Nursery School accept? ### Does Ashleigh Nursery School have outdoor space? ### How does Ashleigh Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashleigh Nursery School? ### How do I contact Ashleigh Nursery School or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Longton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashleigh Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Walmer Bridge Day Nursery Preston · PR4 5GE ](/nursery/walmer-bridge-day-nursery-pr4-5ge-ey102250) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Elizabeth Saunders Nursery Preston · PR4 5SA ](/nursery/elizabeth-saunders-nursery-pr4-5sa-2691128) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### New Longton Under 5's Preston · PR4 4BD ](/nursery/new-longton-under-5-s-pr4-4bd-309402) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Ashbridge Nursery Hutton Preston · PR4 4AQ 4.6(35 reviews) ](/nursery/ashbridge-nursery-hutton-pr4-4aq-ey286886) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.3 mi ### Natures Nursery Barn Preston · PR4 0XG ](/nursery/natures-nursery-barn-pr4-0xg-2791890) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Nursery @ Whitefield Preston · PR1 0RH ](/nursery/nursery-whitefield-pr1-0rh-2631790) [See all nurseries in Longton →](/search?q=Longton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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