# Portico at Moss Bank

Portico at Moss Bank is a full-day nursery at Moss Bank Children's Centre, Kentmere Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7PQ, in Carr Mill, St Helens. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-moss-bank-ey384275  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moss Bank Children's Centre, Kentmere Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7PQ
- Registered places: 66
- Run by: [Portico Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portico-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY384275

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384275

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2008 (Reference EY384275). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384275)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384275)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384275)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/196472)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moss Bank Children's Centre, Kentmere Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.476921,-2.719925

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kentmere Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sankey Valley Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Kentmere Park Children's Play Area, 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 St Helens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ashurst Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pace |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Merton Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers: Blackbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-blackbrook-2880385) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Billinge Chapel End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billinge-chapel-end-preschool-2882346) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St Mark's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-pre-school-ey560059) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Einsteins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-nursery-2545609) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Crank Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crank-nursery-limited-315416) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Beacon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beacon-nursery-ey363360) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portico at Moss Bank's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portico at Moss Bank Outstanding at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portico at Moss Bank take?

Portico at Moss Bank is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Portico at Moss Bank?

Portico at Moss Bank is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Portico at Moss Bank?

St Helens Central is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384275)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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