# Melling Preschool Melling Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Melling Cp School, Wheeler Drive, Melling, LIVERPOOL, L31 1DA, in Waddicar, Sefton. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melling-preschool-2747085 Last checked 5 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Melling Cp School, Wheeler Drive, Melling, LIVERPOOL, L31 1DA - Registered places: 25 - Phone: 0151 547 3349 - Website: http://www.mellingprimaryschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2747085 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747085 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2747085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747085) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747085) - Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747085) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1683386) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Melling Cp School, Wheeler Drive, Melling, LIVERPOOL, L31 1DA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.489227,-2.909551 - Station: Kirkby, 0.3 miles - Station: Headbolt Lane, 1.0 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rainbow Park, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Copthorne Aventure 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 Sefton there are about 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | under 0.1 miles | | Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Kirkby CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Ravenscroft Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles | | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kids Planet Kirkby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kirkby-2750675) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-kirkby-ltd-ey480321) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Little Gems Nursery and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-and-after-school-club-ey345926) | Good | | | 1.0 miles | | [Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-kirkby-town-centre-2856847) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-northwood-childrens-centre-2881728) | | | | 1.2 miles | | [Old Roan Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/old-roan-preschool-2498944) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Melling Preschool's Ofsted rating? Melling Preschool was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Melling Preschool take? Melling Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Melling Preschool? Kirkby is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Melling Preschool? You can call 0151 547 3349 and visit www.mellingprimaryschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2747085) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.