# Cherry Blossom Pre-School

Cherry Blossom Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN, in Willow Park, Wakefield. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Waterton Pre Schools.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-2702811  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Waterton Pre Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/waterton-pre-schools)
- Ofsted URN: 2702811

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 October 2023, 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/16/2702811

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2702811). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702811)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702811)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702811)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.693159,-1.290067

- Station: Pontefract Baghill, 0.6 miles
- Station: Pontefract Monkhill, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harewood Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St John's Priory, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: De Lacy Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Shake Rattle & Roll, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Cherry Tree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Harewood Centre Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ark De Lacy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Giles C of E Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-ey453286) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunshine Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-kids-322059) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Grange Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-nursery-ey491307) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey496475) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cherry Blossom Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cherry Blossom Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cherry Blossom Pre-School take?

Cherry Blossom Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cherry Blossom Pre-School?

Cherry Blossom Pre-School is run by Waterton Pre Schools, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cherry Blossom Pre-School?

Pontefract Baghill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2702811)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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