# St John's Preschool

St John's Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Johns Vicarage, Irlam Road, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 6AP, in Flixton, Trafford. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 (November 2026). It is run by Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-preschool-2745160  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Johns Vicarage, Irlam Road, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 6AP
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07496 252573
- Run by: [Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-sunshines-pre-school-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2745160

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/16/2745160

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2745160). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745160)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745160)
- 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/16/2745160)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Johns Vicarage, Irlam Road, Urmston, MANCHESTER, M41 6AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.447833,-2.392201

- Station: Flixton, 0.4 miles
- Station: Chassen Road, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodsend Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wellacre Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Flixton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Trafford there are about 2.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Acre Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Delamere School |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Flixton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Irlam Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/irlam-road-nursery-ey318257) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Abbotsford Preparatory School - Little Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbotsford-preparatory-school-little-gems-nursery-2879591) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunrose Learning Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrose-learning-hub-2884426) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Irlam](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-irlam-2833226) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Mojo 4](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mojo-4-ey427177) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Fairhills Pre-School Irlam CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairhills-pre-school-irlam-cic-2738536) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Preschool Good at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Preschool take?

St John's Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs St John's Preschool?

St John's Preschool is run by Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Preschool?

Flixton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St John's Preschool?

You can call 07496 252573.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745160)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Johns+pre+school&query_place_id=ChIJtWqzMk-re0gRpFU_8i-C768)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.