# Preston Brook Preschool

Preston Brook Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3AW, in Preston Brook, Halton. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-brook-preschool-303480  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3AW
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01928 897174
- Ofsted URN: 303480

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, 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/16/303480

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 303480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303480)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303480)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303480)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1747044)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.320253,-2.653170

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Halton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brookvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorsewood-pre-school-playgroup-303476) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murdishaw-west-pre-school-playgroup-303477) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brookvale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookvale-nursery-ey280215) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Windmill Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Preston Brook Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Preston Brook Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Preston Brook Preschool take?

Preston Brook Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Preston Brook Preschool?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Preston Brook Preschool?

You can call 01928 897174.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303480)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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