# Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd

Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd, Widdows Street, Leigh, WN7 2BJ, in Bedford, Wigan. It is registered for 24 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-st-thomas-preschool-ltd-2814967  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd, Widdows Street, Leigh, WN7 2BJ
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2814967

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2024 (Reference 2814967). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814967)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814967)
- 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/16/2814967)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd, Widdows Street, Leigh, WN7 2BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.494320,-2.500525

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Butts Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Leigh CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Leigh Central Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rainbows' Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-day-nursery-ey431521) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Ducklings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ducklings-day-nursery-ey370719) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rainbows' 2 Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbows-2-nursery-ey482221) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Leigh South Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-south-community-nursery-ey491065) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [ABC Castle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-castle-nursery-ey476302) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Higher Folds 2 Year Olds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higher-folds-2-year-olds-ey475547) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd take?

Leigh St Thomas Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814967)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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