# Heron Day Nursery

Heron Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Johns Centre, Brick Kiln Lane, WIGAN, WN1 1XH, in Water Heyes, Wigan. It is registered for 148 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 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heron-day-nursery-ey358603  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Johns Centre, Brick Kiln Lane, WIGAN, WN1 1XH
- Registered places: 148
- Phone: 01942 202198
- Ofsted URN: EY358603

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 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/EY358603

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY358603). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358603)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358603)
- Registered places: 148 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358603)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/98610)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Centre, Brick Kiln Lane, WIGAN, WN1 1XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.550027,-2.630349

- Station: Wigan Wallgate, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wigan North Western, 0.5 miles
- 31 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mesnes Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| CEWE School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey467501) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Parsons Walk Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parsons-walk-nursery-ey541941) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-scholes-ey486979) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Marylebone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-marylebone-322990) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-2519737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whitley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitley-pre-school-playgroup-ey538105) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Heron Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Heron Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heron Day Nursery take?

Heron Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 148 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Heron Day Nursery?

Wigan Wallgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Heron Day Nursery?

You can call 01942 202198.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY358603)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Heron+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwbAUm3EPe0gRXObgmgYhrf8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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