# Portico Kindergarten

Portico Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, Aughton, ORMSKIRK, L39 6SF, in Town Green, Lancashire. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portico-kindergarten-ey361854  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, Aughton, ORMSKIRK, L39 6SF
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01695 422319
- Website: https://www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk/our-nurseries/portico-kindergarten/
- Run by: [Portico Day Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/portico-day-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY361854

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 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/EY361854

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY361854). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361854)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361854)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361854)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/176978)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, Aughton, ORMSKIRK, L39 6SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.544175,-2.902567

- Station: Town Green, 0.1 miles
- Station: Aughton Park, 0.8 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: William Arnold Silcock Memorial Playing Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: William Arnold Silcock Memorial Playing Field Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Town Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Pontville School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Moorgate Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.5 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) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pavilion Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pavilion-preschool-ey428675) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Learning Curves Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-ey310801) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Springfield Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-montessori-nursery-ey466054) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Munchkins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-childcare-ey560239) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-ey474248) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [First Class Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-ey312979) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Portico Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portico Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portico Kindergarten take?

Portico Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Portico Kindergarten?

Portico Kindergarten is run by Portico Day Nurseries Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Portico Kindergarten?

Town Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portico Kindergarten?

You can call 01695 422319 and visit www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361854)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portico+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJpUrMVOEXe0gRu1bYT7o5hiw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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