# Portico at West End

Portico at West End is a full-day nursery at West End Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 1PA, in Ormskirk, Lancashire. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-at-west-end-ey446381  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: West End Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 1PA
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01695 571757
- Website: http://www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk/
- Run by: [Portico Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portico-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY446381

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 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/EY446381

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY446381). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446381)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446381)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446381)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1137647)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: West End Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 1PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.575292,-2.889532

- Station: Ormskirk, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk West End School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Pontville School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Asmall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/asmall-nursery-309219) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorns At Ormskirk Church Of England Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-at-ormskirk-church-of-england-primary-school-2555897) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Munchkins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-childcare-ey560239) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-ey474248) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [First Chapter Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-ey272250) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Learning Curves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-ey310801) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portico at West End's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portico at West End Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portico at West End take?

Portico at West End is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Portico at West End?

Portico at West End is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Portico at West End?

Ormskirk is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portico at West End?

You can call 01695 571757 and visit www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446381)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portico+West+End&query_place_id=ChIJ7ZBwh1IXe0gREohKeISwP10)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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