# Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO

Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO is a full-day nursery at C/0 Horns Mill Primary School, Denbigh Close, Frodsham, WA6 0ED, in Alvanley, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horns-mill-pre-school-cio-ey497485  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/0 Horns Mill Primary School, Denbigh Close, Frodsham, WA6 0ED
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01244 259680
- Website: http://www.hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY497485

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497485

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY497485). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497485)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497485)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497485)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/502421)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/0 Horns Mill Primary School, Denbigh Close, Frodsham, WA6 0ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.261752,-2.774772

- Station: Helsby, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn's Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Helsby High School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-hapsford-hall-2678367) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [KiddiCove Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddicove-day-nursery-limited-2871150) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Thrive Frodsham Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-frodsham-hill-ey562723) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Manley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manley-and-mouldsworth-pre-school-playgroup-305181) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-2594006) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Ashton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashton-house-nursery-ey365637) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO Outstanding at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO take?

Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO?

Helsby is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Horn's Mill Pre-School CIO?

You can call 01244 259680 and visit www.hornsmill.cheshire.sch.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497485)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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