# The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep

The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep is a full-day nursery at Wilmslow Preparatory School, 7 Grove Avenue, WILMSLOW, SK9 5EG, in Wilmslow, Cheshire East. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-at-wilmslow-prep-2589073  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wilmslow Preparatory School, 7 Grove Avenue, WILMSLOW, SK9 5EG
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01625 527739
- Ofsted URN: 2589073

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 September 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/16/2589073

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2589073). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589073)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589073)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589073)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wilmslow Preparatory School, 7 Grove Avenue, WILMSLOW, SK9 5EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.327647,-2.234288

- Station: Wilmslow, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Carrs, 0.1 miles
- Park: Little Lindow, 0.2 miles
- Park: Carnival Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's Fulshaw C of E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Pownall Hall School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashdene Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Aurora Summerfields School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Steppingstones Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/steppingstones-montessori-ltd-2871209) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Pepperberry Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pepperberry-day-nursery-ey429884) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The House Of Rompa](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-house-of-rompa-305119) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bird's Nest Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-nest-pre-school-2641991) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Robin Room at Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-robin-room-at-woodlands-nursery-2670353) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ashdene Independent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdene-independent-pre-school-304957) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep Good at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep take?

The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep?

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

### How do I contact The Garden Nursery at Wilmslow Prep?

You can call 01625 527739.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2589073)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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