# The Abbey Nursery School

The Abbey Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Weaverham Methodist Church Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EY, in Weaverham, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-abbey-nursery-school-ey500660  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Weaverham Methodist Church Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EY
- Registered places: 70
- Ofsted URN: EY500660

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2024, 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/EY500660

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY500660). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500660)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500660)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500660)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Weaverham Methodist Church Forest Street, Weaverham, Northwich, CW8 3EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.262350,-2.581479

- Station: Acton Bridge, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lakehouse Field, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverham Forest Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Weaverham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Russett School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Little Leigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Rosebank School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Sandiway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Weaverham Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weaverham-little-bears-pre-school-ey562501) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Weaverham Forest Pre School Trading as Weaverham Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weaverham-forest-pre-school-trading-as-weaverham-pre-school-2541542) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-ltd-2571934) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Leigh Out Of Schoolclub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leigh-out-of-schoolclub-ey492587) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Growing Minds Montessori Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-minds-montessori-childcare-ey561958) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Grange School Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-school-pre-school-2871655) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Abbey Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Abbey Nursery School Good at its inspection on 21 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Abbey Nursery School take?

The Abbey Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Abbey Nursery School?

Acton Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500660)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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