# ABC Pre-School

ABC Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Ellesmere Road, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4BJ, in Culcheth, Warrington. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by ABC Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-pre-school-ey301639  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ellesmere Road, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4BJ
- Registered places: 30
- Run by: [ABC Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/abc-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY301639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY301639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301639)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/420751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ellesmere Road, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.454650,-2.522497

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Culcheth Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Culcheth Linear Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiss Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Newchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Culcheth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Lewis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Croft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Glazebury Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Gilded Hollins Community School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Culcheth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dunkys Day Nursery Culcheth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-culcheth-ey562239) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Newchurch Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newchurch-pre-school-limited-ey277840) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Thrive Culcheth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-culcheth-ey415857) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Nicholas House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-house-ey259610) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-gorse-covert-ey375737) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Beeches Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beeches-pre-school-ey501739) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ABC Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ABC Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ABC Pre-School take?

ABC Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs ABC Pre-School?

ABC Pre-School is run by ABC Pre-School Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301639)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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