# St Vincents Preschool Playgroup

St Vincents Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AL, in Cross Town, Cheshire East. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-preschool-playgroup-305334  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01565 651948
- Website: https://www.stvincentspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305334

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, 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/16/305334

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1996 (Reference 305334). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305334)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305334)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305334)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/892725)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manor Park South, Knutsford, WA16 8AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.302181,-2.359736

- Station: Knutsford, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Moor, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tatton Park, 0.4 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 East 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Knutsford Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knutsford-day-nursery-ltd-ey315231) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Knutsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knutsford-2593041) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2556445) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mobberley-pre-school-playgroup-305195) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Mere Nature Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-nature-kindergarten-ey495622) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Kids' Country Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-country-day-nursery-ey479413) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Vincents Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Vincents Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Vincents Preschool Playgroup take?

St Vincents Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Vincents Preschool Playgroup?

Knutsford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Vincents Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 01565 651948 and visit www.stvincentspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305334)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Vincents+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJVUb4uwxUekgRkMb9JdU3Q9s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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