# The Wendy House Nursery

The Wendy House Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB, in Wallgate, Wigan. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-nursery-ey482050  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01942 237212
- Ofsted URN: EY482050

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 2021, 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/EY482050

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2014 (Reference EY482050). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482050)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482050)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482050)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 20 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/796480)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.541023,-2.641700

- Station: Wigan North Western, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wigan Wallgate, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pier Quarter Garden, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parsons Walk Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parsons-walk-nursery-ey541941) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Heron Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heron-day-nursery-ey358603) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Learners Nursery (Wigan) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-wigan-limited-2823876) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey467501) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Scholes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-scholes-ey486979) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-2519737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Wendy House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Wendy House Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Wendy House Nursery take?

The Wendy House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Wendy House Nursery?

Wigan North Western is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Wendy House Nursery?

You can call 01942 237212.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482050)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wendy+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJv3yKOIIPe0gRU6r8BWCWEYk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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