# Ashdene Independent Pre-School

Ashdene Independent Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ, in Fulshaw Park, Cheshire East. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdene-independent-pre-school-304957  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01625 521794
- Website: http://ashdenepreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 304957

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, 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/16/304957

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1987 (Reference 304957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/304957)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/304957)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/304957)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/891349)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thoresway Road, Wilmslow, SK9 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.317671,-2.246647

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Pleasure, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Temp, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lindow Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Alderley Edge Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| The Ryleys School |  | 1–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Pownall Hall School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bird's Nest Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-nest-pre-school-2641991) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-clairmont-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey240139) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pepperberry Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperberry-day-nursery-ey429884) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Steppingstones Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steppingstones-montessori-ltd-2871209) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The House Of Rompa](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-of-rompa-305119) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-at-wilmslow-prep-2589073) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashdene Independent Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashdene Independent Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashdene Independent Pre-School take?

Ashdene Independent Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ashdene Independent Pre-School?

Alderley Edge is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashdene Independent Pre-School?

You can call 01625 521794 and visit ashdenepreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/304957)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashdene+Independent+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ73KfQ4ZNekgREQpM_ou8HW4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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