# Holly Tree

Holly Tree is a full-day nursery at 121 Winstanley Road, Billinge, WIGAN, WN5 7XE, in Far Moor, Wigan. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Holly Tree Children's Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-2752501  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 121 Winstanley Road, Billinge, WIGAN, WN5 7XE
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Holly Tree Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/holly-tree-childrens-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2752501

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752501

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752501). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752501)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752501)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752501)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1658510)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 121 Winstanley Road, Billinge, WIGAN, WN5 7XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.527069,-2.703217

- Station: Orrell, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Orrell Water Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Orrell Holgate Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sticks-forest-school-greenslate-2788171) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holly Tree Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey480834) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holly Tree Pre-School And Trackers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-pre-school-and-trackers-ey480837) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [A-Stars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-stars-early-education-2629805) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [ABC Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-private-day-nursery-322983) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Redwood House Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redwood-house-childrens-nursery-ey421912) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holly Tree's Ofsted rating?

Holly Tree was inspected on 20 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Holly Tree take?

Holly Tree is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Holly Tree?

Holly Tree is run by Holly Tree Children's Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Holly Tree?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752501)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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