# Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup

Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Beechwood Avenue, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 3HB, in Beechwood, Halton. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillview-under-fives-pre-school-playgroup-303469  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Beechwood Avenue, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 3HB
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 303469

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 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/16/303469

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1998 (Reference 303469). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303469)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303469)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303469)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/138203)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Beechwood Avenue, Beechwood, Runcorn, WA7 3HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.314756,-2.699932

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Glen Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thrive Education and Wellbeing |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beechwood Nursery & Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2770820) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Brookvale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookvale-nursery-ey280215) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Frodsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-frodsham-2495355) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [World of Wonder Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/world-of-wonder-day-nursery-2891173) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ladybirds Neighbourhood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-neighbourhood-nursery-ey279805) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 20 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup take?

Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hillview Under Five's Pre-School Playgroup?

Frodsham is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303469)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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