# Locking Stumps Pre school

Locking Stumps Pre school is a sessional pre-school at Village Room, Locking Stumps Community School, Birchwood, WA3 7PH, in Locking Stumps, Warrington. It is registered for 16 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/locking-stumps-pre-school-2879880  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Room, Locking Stumps Community School, Birchwood, WA3 7PH
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 2879880

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2879880). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879880)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879880)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879880)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/420515)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Room, Locking Stumps Community School, Birchwood, WA3 7PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.422164,-2.534995

- Station: Birchwood, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Locking Stumps Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Walled Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Warrington there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Birchwood School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Gorse Covert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heathfield House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathfield-house-day-nursery-ey551307) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Nicholas House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-house-ey259610) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wind In The Willows Childcare (Longbarn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-childcare-longbarn-ey447148) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Let's Be Kids (Cinnamon Brow)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-be-kids-cinnamon-brow-2624867) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Padgate Wasps](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padgate-wasps-2763785) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Woolston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-woolston-2812147) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Locking Stumps Pre school take?

Locking Stumps Pre school is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Locking Stumps Pre school?

Birchwood is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2879880)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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