# Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup

Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Murdishaw West Cp School, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP, in Murdishaw, Halton. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murdishaw-west-pre-school-playgroup-303477  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Murdishaw West Cp School, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01928 751753
- Ofsted URN: 303477

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 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/16/303477

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 303477). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303477)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303477)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303477)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Murdishaw West Cp School, Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.322761,-2.667047

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Halton there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Gorsewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorsewood-pre-school-playgroup-303476) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Preston Brook Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-brook-preschool-303480) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brookvale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookvale-nursery-ey280215) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Windmill Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sunshine Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup take?

Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01928 751753.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303477)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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