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The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School # The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2025) · Crossdale Drive Primary School, Crossdale Drive, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 5HP · Nottinghamshire Number of places 75 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm. The nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 30th September 2025. Children are welcomed with songs and familiar routines that foster a strong sense of belonging, making them feel secure and motivated to learn. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, with leaders and staff working closely with parents and external agencies to create personalised plans for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) actively supports children with specific needs. ", to extend children's thinking and language skills. The woodland area is used effectively, with children responding promptly to instructions. The staff are dedicated to supporting children's independence, from personal skills like dressing to fostering communication and mathematical understanding through hands-on activities. Parents speak highly of the staff's genuine care and respect for their beliefs and values, ensuring an inclusive environment where all children and families feel valued. What it's like Children arrive with smiles and eagerly join their friends in a welcoming song, confidently following the nursery's arrival routine. Friendly interactions and familiar routines foster a strong sense of belonging, making children emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Children show excellent attitudes towards their learning, engaging in play and following instructions, which helps make a positive learning space. Highly confident communicators Strong mathematical understanding High aspirations for children Emotionally mature children Independent personal skills Excellent physical skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 9am until 3.15pm. During term time, a before-school club runs from 7.30am until 9am, and an after-school club from 3.30pm until 6pm. During school holidays, a holiday club operates from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10408055 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290462)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737419) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-lime-trees-at-crossdale-primary-school-ng12-5hp-2737419) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School Last inspected 30 September 2025 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 arrive with smiles and eagerly join their friends in a welcoming song, confidently following the nursery's arrival routine. Friendly interactions and familiar routines foster a strong sense of belonging, making children emotionally secure and motivated to learn. Children show excellent attitudes towards their learning, engaging in play and following instructions, which helps make a positive learning space. Inspector highlights - Children are highly confident communicators who express their ideas clearly and listen attentively. - Children demonstrate strong mathematical understanding through hands-on activities. - Leaders and staff have high aspirations and provide the best possible experiences for all children. - Children show high levels of emotional maturity and care for others, playing harmoniously and taking turns. - Staff expertly support children to develop independence in their personal skills. Inspection #10408055 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290462) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that staff show genuine care and respect for their beliefs and values Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff work closely with parents and external agencies to create effective and personalised plans for children with specific needs. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space During outdoor exploration, staff ask thought-provoking questions such as 'What might live under this log?', extending children's thinking and helping them acquire rich language. In the woodland area, children stop and return right away when staff say, 'One, two, three, come back to me'. Inspection history Date: September 2025 - November 2025 Outstanding - September 2025 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School ### What do parents value about The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School? ### Which funded childcare places does The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School accept? ### Is The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the opening hours at The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School? ## Nearby day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Lime Trees at Crossdale Primary School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Lime Trees at Keyworth Primary School Nottingham · NG12 5FB ](/nursery/the-lime-trees-at-keyworth-primary-school-ng12-5fb-2737417) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Children 1st Plumtree Nursery School Nottingham · NG12 5NA 4.6(18 reviews) ](/nursery/children-1st-plum-tree-ng12-5na-ey410676) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Willow Brook Pre School Nottingham · NG12 5BB ](/nursery/willow-brook-pre-school-ng12-5bb-ey494346) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### The Wolds Day Nursery Nottingham · NG12 5NH 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-wolds-day-nursery-ng12-5nh-ey443579) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Busy Bees at Edwalton Nottingham · NG12 4GF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-edwalton-ng12-4gf-2644400) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Edwalton Day Nursery Nottingham · NG12 4DB 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/edwalton-day-nursery-ng12-4db-253393) [See all nurseries in NOTTINGHAM →](/search?q=NOTTINGHAM) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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