# Padgate Wasps

Padgate Wasps is a sessional pre-school at Christchurch C of E Primary School, Station Road, Padgate, WARRINGTON, WA2 0QJ, in Padgate, Warrington. It is registered for 45 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Wasps Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/padgate-wasps-2763785  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christchurch C of E Primary School, Station Road, Padgate, WARRINGTON, WA2 0QJ
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Wasps Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wasps-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2763785

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763785

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2763785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763785)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763785)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763785)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Christchurch C of E Primary School, Station Road, Padgate, WARRINGTON, WA2 0QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.408873,-2.555994

- Station: Padgate, 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Longbarn Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Parkfields Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Woolston Park, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Green Lane Community Special School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bruche Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fox Wood Special School |  | 4–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wind In The Willows Childcare (Longbarn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wind-in-the-willows-childcare-longbarn-ey447148) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery at Padgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-at-padgate-2783431) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blackbrook Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackbrook-nursery-school-2550557) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Let's Be Kids (Cinnamon Brow)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-be-kids-cinnamon-brow-2624867) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kalgarth Grange Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kalgarth-grange-nursery-school-2568469) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playdays Pre-School (Woolston)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-pre-school-woolston-ey497073) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Padgate Wasps's Ofsted rating?

Padgate Wasps was inspected on 19 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Padgate Wasps take?

Padgate Wasps is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Padgate Wasps?

Padgate Wasps is run by Wasps Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Padgate Wasps?

Padgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2763785)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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