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Penny Bridge Nursery # Penny Bridge Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · Penny Bridge, ULVERSTON, LA12 7RQ · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 24 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Penny Bridge Nursery, located in the charming village of Penny Bridge on the outskirts of Ulverston, is a non-profit, privately run facility offering early years education and engaging wrap-around care. The nursery caters to children aged 2-11 years old. A recent Ofsted report from June 2025 highlights that children flourish in the nursery's imaginative and supportive learning environment, developing strong bonds with staff who understand their individual needs. The report commends the children's active participation and enthusiasm in learning, noting their pride in accomplishing tasks and their acquisition of important life skills. The nursery emphasises daily routines and provides a welcoming space for children to learn and grow. What it's like Children thrive in this imaginative and nurturing learning environment. They form close and trusting relationships with staff, who identify children's unique needs and provide a warm and welcoming place to learn. Children are very active learners and access resources and activities with the highest levels of enthusiasm. They enjoy taking part in daily routines and show genuine pride as they achieve different tasks. Out of School Club Holiday Club Breakfast Club Forest School ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers flexible booking options including breakfast club, morning, afternoon, lunch, and after school sessions, alongside holiday club care. Most sessions include a snack, whereas meals like school lunches or school child breakfasts are charged separately. Holiday club attendees must bring a packed lunch. Good to know - Prices are effective from 1st April 2026. - Breakfast is charged extra for school children attending Breakfast Club. - Morning, afternoon, full after school, and Friday after school sessions include snacks. - All-day holiday club includes breakfast and three snacks; packed lunch is required. - Holiday club hourly bookings include a snack if present during snack times. - Lunch session allows access to school meals or a packed lunch from home. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. Age range 2-11 years old Term time / All Year All Year Established 1993 Waitlist Yes ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Penny Bridge Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10388462 Lead inspector Elisia Lee Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282828)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY437173) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=penny-bridge-nursery-la12-7rq-ey437173) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Penny Bridge Nursery Last inspected 19 June 2025 · Elisia Lee Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this imaginative and nurturing learning environment. They form close and trusting relationships with staff, who identify children's unique needs and provide a warm and welcoming place to learn. Children are very active learners and access resources and activities with the highest levels of enthusiasm. They enjoy taking part in daily routines and show genuine pride as they achieve different tasks. Inspector highlights - Staff provide an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs of children. - Teaching is purposeful and highly effective, supporting children's problem-solving skills and mathematical awareness. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive highly effective support. - Communication and language is a key focus in the setting, helping children build a rich vocabulary. - Staff support children's emotional well-being extremely well and regularly update their knowledge about children's changing needs. Inspection #10388462 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282828) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that staff are 'kind, compassionate and caring' and that their children 'thrive and excel in their development' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive highly effective support. Staff work very closely with parents and carers to ensure that strategies are tailored and consistent. They are highly focused on ensuring that resources and activities are accessible for all children and support their individual needs. Inspection history Date: April 2012 - June 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - April 2013 Outstanding - April 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Penny Bridge Nursery ### Where is Penny Bridge Nursery located? ### What curriculum approach does Penny Bridge Nursery use? ### What are the main strengths of Penny Bridge Nursery? ### How does Penny Bridge Nursery support children with SEND? ### When is Penny Bridge Nursery open? ### How can Penny Bridge Nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in ULVERSTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Penny Bridge Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 mi ### Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ulverston · LA12 7EN ](/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-la12-7en-ey332856) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### Little Wagtails Ulverston · LA12 9JU ](/nursery/little-wagtails-la12-9ju-2538236) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Pennington Nursery Ulverston · LA12 0RT ](/nursery/pennington-nursery-la12-0rt-317571) [See all nurseries in ULVERSTON →](/search?q=ULVERSTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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