# Kirkham Pre-School Ltd

Kirkham Pre-School Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church, Nelson Street, Preston, PR4 2JP, in Wesham, Lancashire. It is registered for 30 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/kirkham-pre-school-ltd-ey297933  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church, Nelson Street, Preston, PR4 2JP
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY297933

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/EY297933

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2005 (Reference EY297933). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297933)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297933)
- 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/EY297933)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/128593)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church, Nelson Street, Preston, PR4 2JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.784448,-2.882886

- Station: Kirkham & Wesham, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: William Hodgson Sagar Recreation Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Kirkham Pear Tree School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kirkham Grammar School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-pre-school-ey372877) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey393726) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-2824381) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tree Tots Nursery Kirkham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tree-tots-nursery-kirkham-2895785) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ribby Hall Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribby-hall-nursery-and-preschool-309747) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Wrea Green Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrea-green-pre-school-nursery-ey446305) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kirkham Pre-School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kirkham Pre-School Ltd Good at its inspection on 28 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kirkham Pre-School Ltd take?

Kirkham Pre-School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kirkham Pre-School Ltd?

Kirkham & Wesham is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297933)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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