# Parkgate Pre-school Parkgate Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Parkgate Cp School, Brooklands Road, Parkgate, NESTON, CH64 6SW, in Parkgate, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 35 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkgate-pre-school-2745299 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Parkgate Cp School, Brooklands Road, Parkgate, NESTON, CH64 6SW - Registered places: 35 - Phone: 0151 353 8168 - Website: http://parkgatepreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2745299 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 17 March 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 | 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/16/2745299 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2745299). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745299) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745299) - Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745299) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1571062) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Parkgate Cp School, Brooklands Road, Parkgate, NESTON, CH64 6SW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.297691,-3.079534 - Station: Neston, 0.8 miles - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: The Donkey Stand, 0.2 miles - Park: Wirral Country Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Parkgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | | Neston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | St Winefride's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 1.3 miles | | Gayton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles | | Woodfall Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 1.8 miles | | Barnston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 1.8 miles | | Neston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (June 2026) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bramblings, Parkgate Day Nursery and Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramblings-parkgate-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey429288) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Wirral Neston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirral-neston-ey272673) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Little Gems Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-pre-school-ey295341) | Good | | | 1.3 miles | | [Gayton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-pre-school-306391) | Good | | | 1.6 miles | | [Barnston Buddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnston-buddies-2693219) | Good | | | 1.8 miles | | [Gayton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-nursery-ey378710) | Good | | | 1.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Parkgate Pre-school's Ofsted rating? Parkgate Pre-school was inspected on 17 March 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Parkgate Pre-school take? Parkgate Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Parkgate Pre-school? Neston is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Parkgate Pre-school? You can call 0151 353 8168 and visit parkgatepreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745299) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkgate+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJsyjQctDZekgRZrQFoshug4Y) - 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.