# Gayton Pre School

Gayton Pre School is a full-day nursery at Gayton Primary School, Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 8PZ, in Gayton, Wirral. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-pre-school-306391  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gayton Primary School, Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 8PZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0151 342 8538
- Website: http://www.gayton.wirral.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 306391

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, 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/16/306391

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1991 (Reference 306391). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306391)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306391)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306391)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/394271)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gayton Primary School, Gayton Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 8PZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.318856,-3.097321

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Wirral there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Heswall St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barnston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Heswall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Stanley School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Pensby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Parkgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Heswall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-heswall-2748085) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Gayton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-nursery-ey378710) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Barnston Buddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnston-buddies-2693219) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Parkgate Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkgate-pre-school-2745299) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Bramblings, Parkgate Day Nursery and Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramblings-parkgate-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey429288) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Wirral Neston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirral-neston-ey272673) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gayton Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gayton Pre School Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gayton Pre School take?

Gayton Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gayton Pre School?

Heswall is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gayton Pre School?

You can call 0151 342 8538 and visit www.gayton.wirral.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306391)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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