# Smallworld Pre-School

Smallworld Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Leftwich Primary School, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DH, in Leftwich, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallworld-pre-school-305301  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leftwich Primary School, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DH
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01606 882821
- Website: https://www.smallworldpreschoolsandlinkclubs.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305301

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/16/305301

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2000 (Reference 305301). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305301)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305301)
- 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/16/305301)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/605411)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Leftwich Primary School, Old Hall Road, Northwich, CW9 8DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.242036,-2.504377

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Toddlers Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Old Hall Road Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leftwich Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Davenham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Elmy Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Weavers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-weavers-day-nursery-ey553331) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northwich-305146) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery Cheshire Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-cheshire-limited-ey485239) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [S4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-little-owls-preschool-and-nursery-2699856) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Beagle Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beagle-preschool-ey452147) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Wilfrid's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-pre-school-305335) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smallworld Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smallworld Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smallworld Pre-School take?

Smallworld Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smallworld Pre-School?

Northwich is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smallworld Pre-School?

You can call 01606 882821 and visit www.smallworldpreschoolsandlinkclubs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305301)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smallworld+Pre+School+%26+Link+Club&query_place_id=ChIJS4YSJf34ekgR77MwWA7ZyoM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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