# Meadowlands Pre-School

Meadowlands Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Meadow County Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4SZ, in Whitbyheath, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadowlands-pre-school-ey249033  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Meadow County Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4SZ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0151 339 8218
- Website: https://meadowlandspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY249033

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 May 2022, 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/EY249033

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2003 (Reference EY249033). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249033)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249033)
- 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/EY249033)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/289835)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Meadow County Primary School, Dolphin Crescent, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4SZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.265541,-2.927291

- Station: Capenhurst, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meadow Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Meadow Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wenlock Lane Play Area, 0.4 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hinderton School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brookside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Whitby Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow Farm Playbus Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-farm-playbus-pre-school-ey478034) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-nursery-2858896) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Great Sutton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-sutton-day-nursery-ey261932) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Saviours Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-saviours-pre-school-2872757) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [S4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Whitby Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-out-of-school-club-and-preschool-whitby-heath-ey409751) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [S4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Christ Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-out-of-school-club-and-preschool-christ-church-ey429979) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Meadowlands Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Meadowlands Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Meadowlands Pre-School take?

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

### What is the nearest station to Meadowlands Pre-School?

Capenhurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Meadowlands Pre-School?

You can call 0151 339 8218 and visit meadowlandspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249033)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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