# The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery

The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery is a full-day nursery at Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, L36 6BH, in Huyton Park, Knowsley. It is registered for 37 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-apple-trust-neighbourhood-nursery-ey312526  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, L36 6BH
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 0151 489 4120
- Ofsted URN: EY312526

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 December 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/EY312526

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY312526). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312526)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312526)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312526)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1127407)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ellis Ashton Street, Huyton, L36 6BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.409660,-2.825296

- Station: Huyton, 0.7 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: SAWPIT PARK, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: ST JOHN'S MILLENIUM GREEN, 0.3 miles
- Park: McGOLDRICK PARK, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stadt Moers Park: Pluckington, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Knowsley there are about 3.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Sylvester Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Knowsley Central School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Blacklow Brow School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Susana's Home From Home](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/susanas-home-from-home-2762077) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Endorphins at Sylvester Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/endorphins-at-sylvester-primary-school-2827408) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hilltop Childrens Centre Choices](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltop-childrens-centre-choices-2566580) | Met |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mosscroft Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mosscroft-childcare-ltd-ey473095) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Honey Pot Nursery Huyton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-pot-nursery-huyton-2712107) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [LUV Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/luv-nursery-2809416) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery take?

The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery?

Huyton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Apple Trust Neighbourhood Nursery?

You can call 0151 489 4120.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312526)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Apple+Trust+Family+Centre+and+Neighbourhood+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJnScmnfoee0gROBS4k11IUBY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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