# Grappenhall Pre-school

Grappenhall Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Grappenhall & Thelwall Community Centre, Bell House Farm, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SG, in Grappenhall, Warrington. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grappenhall-pre-school-2643649  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Grappenhall & Thelwall Community Centre, Bell House Farm, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SG
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07809 584752
- Website: http://www.grappenhallpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2643649

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2023, 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/16/2643649

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2643649). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643649)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643649)
- 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/16/2643649)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/420864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grappenhall & Thelwall Community Centre, Bell House Farm, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.372856,-2.538355

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Morris Brook Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grappenhall Scout Campsite, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Morris Brook Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thelwall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thelwall Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nest In The Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-in-the-woods-ey490665) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Holyrood Nursery Warrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holyrood-nursery-warrington-ey373834) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Cheshire Day Nursery @ Thelwall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cheshire-day-nursery-thelwall-ey489587) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Penguins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-penguins-day-nursery-ey438504) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Cheshire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cheshire-day-nursery-2698592) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-ey345720) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grappenhall Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Grappenhall Pre-school Good at its inspection on 17 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Grappenhall Pre-school take?

Grappenhall Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Grappenhall Pre-school?

You can call 07809 584752 and visit www.grappenhallpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2643649)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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