# Ashton House Nursery

Ashton House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8AB, in Ashton Hayes, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 242 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ashton House Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ey365637  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8AB
- Registered places: 242
- Phone: 01829 751353
- Website: http://www.ashtonhousenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Ashton House Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ashton-house-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY365637

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 31 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365637

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY365637). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365637)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365637)
- Registered places: 242 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365637)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/290503)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Road, Ashton Hayes, Chester, CH3 8AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.220683,-2.740705

- Station: Mouldsworth, 0.8 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Ashton Childrens Playground, 0.3 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 West and Chester there are about 2.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Kelsall Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manley-and-mouldsworth-pre-school-playgroup-305181) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Tarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarvin-pre-school-and-day-nursery-305356) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Growing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-montessori-childcare-tarporley-2726132) | Requires improvement |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horns-mill-pre-school-cio-ey497485) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Thrive Cotton Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-cotton-lane-305305) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-hapsford-hall-2678367) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashton House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashton House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 31 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashton House Nursery take?

Ashton House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 242 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ashton House Nursery?

Ashton House Nursery is run by Ashton House Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Ashton House Nursery?

Mouldsworth is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ashton House Nursery?

You can call 01829 751353 and visit www.ashtonhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY365637)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashton+House+Nursery+-+Ashton+Hayes&query_place_id=ChIJeVDbJsjlekgRw2zOSMbMN8k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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