# The Stables Nursery School Ltd

The Stables Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at Grimsditch Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4ED, in Higher Whitley, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-stables-nursery-school-ltd-2549319  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grimsditch Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4ED
- Registered places: 71
- Ofsted URN: 2549319

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 August 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/16/2549319

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2549319). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549319)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549319)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549319)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/290156)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grimsditch Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.319264,-2.591334

- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Village School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Whitley Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitley-community-pre-school-ey547875) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lynton Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lynton-private-day-nursery-315309) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stretton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stretton-ey560109) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [St Matthews Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-pre-school-315246) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Antrobus Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/antrobus-pre-school-nursery-ey479075) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Preston Brook Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-brook-preschool-303480) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Stables Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Stables Nursery School Ltd Good at its inspection on 31 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Stables Nursery School Ltd take?

The Stables Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549319)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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