# Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd

Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Iona House, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BL, in Highfield, Wigan. It is registered for 116 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 219 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-wigan-ltd-ey297752  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Iona House, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BL
- Registered places: 116
- Phone: 01942 946777
- Website: https://wigan.littlefoxeschildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY297752

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, 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/EY297752

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2004 (Reference EY297752). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297752)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297752)
- Registered places: 116 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297752)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/189840)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Iona House, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.529147,-2.673155

- Station: Pemberton, 0.1 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Highfield Park Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Tulach Pay Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 219 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 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 | 0.5 miles |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hope School |  | 2–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Jigsaw's Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jigsaws-childrens-day-nursery-ey562834) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Playhouse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playhouse-day-nursery-2718503) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [A-Stars Early Education](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-stars-early-education-2629805) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Cuthbert's Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cuthberts-early-years-centre-ey392355) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Explorers: Goose Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-goose-green-2653655) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St. John's C.E Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-c-e-preschool-ltd-2780337) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd take?

Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 116 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd?

Pemberton is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Foxes (Wigan) Ltd?

You can call 01942 946777 and visit wigan.littlefoxeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297752)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Foxes+Wigan&query_place_id=ChIJ4R1hRFkFe0gR9k6Q-MCCR2A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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