# The Willows Nursery School Ltd

The Willows Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at 232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW, in Warrington. It is registered for 95 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-nursery-school-ltd-2568458  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW
- Registered places: 95
- Ofsted URN: 2568458

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 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/16/2568458

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2568458). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568458)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568458)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568458)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/766307)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 232 Hall Street, Warrington, WA1 2BW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.388120,-2.587448

- Station: Warrington Central, 0.3 miles
- Station: Warrington Bank Quay, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marshall Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saint Elphin's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bank Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hayley's Little Heroes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hayleys-little-heroes-2721929) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nurture, Grow and Learn Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurture-grow-and-learn-childcare-2615471) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Warrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-warrington-ey381916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-school-2852932) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Angels Daycare Warrington Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-daycare-warrington-ltd-2852616) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Cheshire Day Nursery @ Guardian Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cheshire-day-nursery-guardian-street-ey408819) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Willows Nursery School Ltd Good at its inspection on 29 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Willows Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Willows Nursery School Ltd?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568458)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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