# Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate

Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate is a sessional pre-school at Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Lodge, Greenslate Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BG, in Higher End, Wigan. It is registered for 20 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Little Sticks Forest School Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sticks-forest-school-greenslate-2788171  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Lodge, Greenslate Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BG
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07562 944858
- Website: https://www.littlesticksforestschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Sticks Forest School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-sticks-forest-school-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2788171

## 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 May 2024 (Reference 2788171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788171)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788171)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Lodge, Greenslate Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.522186,-2.709504

- Station: Orrell, 0.6 miles
- Park: Orrell Water Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cob Moor Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## 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 | 0.4 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 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) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 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 | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holly Tree Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey480834) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Holly Tree](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-tree-2752501) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 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 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [ABC Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-private-day-nursery-322983) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Redwood House Childrens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redwood-house-childrens-nursery-ey421912) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate take?

Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate?

Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate is run by Little Sticks Forest School Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate?

Orrell is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sticks Forest School Greenslate?

You can call 07562 944858 and visit www.littlesticksforestschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788171)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sticks+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJxwcs7x8be0gR5jfTtXKlmvs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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