# Crank Nursery Limited

Crank Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at Crank Hill, Crank, St Helens, WA11 7SD, in Crank, St Helens. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crank-nursery-limited-315416  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Crank Hill, Crank, St Helens, WA11 7SD
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01744 886166
- Website: http://cranknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 315416

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 September 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/16/315416

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 315416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315416)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315416)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315416)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/196903)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Crank Hill, Crank, St Helens, WA11 7SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.491904,-2.747973

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In St Helens there are about 3.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Carr Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Rainford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Cowley International College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Rainford High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Portico at Moss Bank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-moss-bank-ey384275) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Billinge Chapel End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billinge-chapel-end-preschool-2882346) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers: Rainford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-rainford-2544732) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Billinge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-billinge-ey552640) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Heirs and Graces PDN](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heirs-and-graces-pdn-323096) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [St Mark's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-pre-school-ey560059) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Crank Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Crank Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 1 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Crank Nursery Limited take?

Crank Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Crank Nursery Limited?

You can call 01744 886166 and visit cranknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315416)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crank+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_U4gh1Mae0gRc90ev9UmWYo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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