# Play Pals Childcare

Play Pals Childcare is a full-day nursery at St John's Church of England Primary School, Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QE, in Platt Bridge, Wigan. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Play Pals Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pals-childcare-ey541803  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QE
- Registered places: 43
- Run by: [Play Pals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-pals-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY541803

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/EY541803

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY541803). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541803)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541803)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541803)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/876838)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.515560,-2.594654

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abram Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Platt Bridge Community Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Platt Bridge Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy |  | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Vicarage Road Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-road-playgroup-ey477601) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-day-nursery-wigan-ltd-ey488053) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Twinkle Toes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-toes-ey486734) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Brooklands Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-ey295923) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Brooklands Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-ey295852) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Ince](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-and-preschool-ince-2732416) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Play Pals Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Play Pals Childcare Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Play Pals Childcare take?

Play Pals Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Play Pals Childcare?

Play Pals Childcare is run by Play Pals Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Play Pals Childcare?

Ince (Manchester) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY541803)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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