# St Matthews Pre-School

St Matthews Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Church Hall, Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NT, in Stretton, Warrington. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-pre-school-315246  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Hall, Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NT
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 315246

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1989 (Reference 315246). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/420699)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Hall, Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.340217,-2.572986

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pewterspear Green, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Appleton Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Broomfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Whitley Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Bridgewater High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Stretton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stretton-ey560109) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Lynton Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynton-private-day-nursery-315309) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Appleton Thorn Preschool and Little Woodland](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appleton-thorn-preschool-and-little-woodland-2693744) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Appleton Thorn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-appleton-thorn-2669851) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Stables Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-school-ltd-2549319) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [St Monica's Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-monicas-nursery-and-forest-school-ey395744) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Matthews Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Matthews Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Matthews Pre-School take?

St Matthews Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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