# Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup

Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Gorsewood School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, RUNCORN, WA7 6ES, in Murdishaw, Halton. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorsewood-pre-school-playgroup-303476  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gorsewood School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, RUNCORN, WA7 6ES
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01928 890290
- Ofsted URN: 303476

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 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/16/303476

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2001 (Reference 303476). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303476)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303476)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303476)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/138260)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gorsewood School, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, RUNCORN, WA7 6ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.323360,-2.662023

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murdishaw-west-pre-school-playgroup-303477) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Preston Brook Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-brook-preschool-303480) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Brookvale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookvale-nursery-ey280215) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Windmill Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sunshine Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup take?

Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup?

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

### How do I contact Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01928 890290.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303476)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gorsewood+Pre+School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ7xL21C79ekgR6N8ApNfCmsQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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