# The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)

The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert) is a sessional pre-school at Gorse Covert Primary School, Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TS, in Gorse Covert, Warrington. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-gorse-covert-ey375737  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gorse Covert Primary School, Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TS
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07875 365967
- Ofsted URN: EY375737

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375737

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY375737). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375737)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375737)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375737)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gorse Covert Primary School, Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.428170,-2.502458

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Risley Moss Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gorse Covert Mounds, 0.2 miles
- Park: Birchwood Forest Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Birchwood Brook Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Warrington there are about 2.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Covert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Birchwood School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Newchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Culcheth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Culcheth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Nicholas House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-house-ey259610) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Heathfield House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathfield-house-day-nursery-ey551307) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Locking Stumps Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/locking-stumps-pre-school-2879880) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Rixton-With-Glazebrook Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rixton-with-glazebrook-pre-school-2551871) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Newchurch Pre-school Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newchurch-pre-school-limited-ey277840) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Thrive Culcheth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-culcheth-ey415857) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert) Outstanding at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert) take?

The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)?

Birchwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Village Pre-School (Gorse Covert)?

You can call 07875 365967.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375737)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Village+Pre-School+%28Gorse+Covert%29&query_place_id=ChIJTbqiFuoAe0gRosy7kWkDJ6Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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