# St Wilfrid's Pre-School

St Wilfrid's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW, in Greenbank, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-wilfrids-pre-school-305335  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01606 663630
- Website: https://www.stwilfridspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305335

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 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/16/305335

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1987 (Reference 305335). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305335)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305335)
- 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/16/305335)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1587793)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1JW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.248671,-2.528914

- Station: Greenbank, 0.3 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Weaver Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Moss Farm Leisure Complex, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Elmy Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 4–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hartford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Acorn Childcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-nursery-ey280796) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Beagle Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beagle-preschool-ey452147) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Barton Day Nurseries Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-day-nurseries-northwich-ey457601) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northwich-305146) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-old-school-house-day-nursery-ey333013) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-leslie-martin-nursery-ltd-2816750) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St Wilfrid's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Wilfrid's Pre-School take?

St Wilfrid's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Wilfrid's Pre-School?

Greenbank is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Wilfrid's Pre-School?

You can call 01606 663630 and visit www.stwilfridspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305335)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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