# First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School

First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Warwick Close, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5NN, in Cheadle, Stockport. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-orrishmere-pre-school-307139  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Warwick Close, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5NN
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 307139

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, 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/16/307139

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 307139). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307139)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307139)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307139)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Warwick Close, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.385580,-2.193531

- Station: Cheadle Hulme, 0.7 miles
- Park: Adswood Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ladybridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Inscape House School |  | 5–19 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lane End Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Cheadle Hulme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-cheadle-hulme-ey486949) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Goodwood Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goodwood-lodge-day-nursery-ey401885) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Elm Cottage Nursery at Brookfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-cottage-nursery-at-brookfield-2635080) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Cuthberts Old School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cuthberts-old-school-nursery-ey481916) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ramillies Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ramillies-hall-nursery-2551021) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-day-nursery-2879626) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School take?

First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School?

Cheadle Hulme is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307139)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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