# Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth is a full-day nursery at 154 Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9EF, in Farnworth, Halton. It is registered for 206 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-farnworth-2604915  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 154 Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9EF
- Registered places: 206
- Phone: 0151 317 4001
- Website: https://www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk/farnworth/
- Run by: [Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dunkys-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2604915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 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/16/2604915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2604915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604915)
- Registered places: 206 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604915)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 154 Birchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 9EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.382385,-2.733574

- Station: Widnes, 0.3 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Birchfield Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Halton 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ditton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey493487) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey245131) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wilmere Lane Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilmere-lane-nursery-school-2715176) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Daisy Maisies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-ey444546) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Learners Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-ltd-303434) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Widnes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-widnes-ey379750) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth Good at its inspection on 9 December 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth take?

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth is registered with Ofsted for up to 206 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth?

Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth is run by Dunkys Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth?

Widnes is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth?

You can call 0151 317 4001 and visit www.dunkysdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604915)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunkys+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuZoQ8iYde0gRuOcfdvWkBTs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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