# The Grange School Pre School

The Grange School Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Grange Junior School, Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 3AU, in Hartfordbeach, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 16 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-school-pre-school-2871655  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Grange Junior School, Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 3AU
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 2871655

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2871655). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871655)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871655)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871655)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/290057)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grange Junior School, Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, NORTHWICH, CW8 3AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.251461,-2.552045

- Station: Hartford, 0.7 miles
- Station: Greenbank, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Hartford Grange Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School |  | 4–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hartford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Russett School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Elmy Hall School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Weaverham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-leslie-martin-nursery-ltd-2816750) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-ltd-2571934) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kidscount Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidscount-childcare-limited-2660334) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Paint Pots Old School House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-old-school-house-day-nursery-ey333013) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Acorn Childcare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-childcare-nursery-ey280796) | Good |  |  | 0.8 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 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Grange School Pre School take?

The Grange School Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Grange School Pre School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871655)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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