# The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited

The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited is a full-day nursery at The Woodlands Nursery, Crow Lane East, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TX, in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens. It is registered for 136 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodlands-nursery-school-newton-limited-ey548675  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Woodlands Nursery, Crow Lane East, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TX
- Registered places: 136
- Phone: 01925 279266
- Website: https://thewoodlandsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY548675

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/EY548675

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY548675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548675)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548675)
- Registered places: 136 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548675)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1954948)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Woodlands Nursery, Crow Lane East, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.456659,-2.636450

- Station: Earlestown, 0.4 miles
- Station: Newton-le-Willows, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mesnes Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 St Helens there are about 3.1 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 from 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (June 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The District CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lyme Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wargrave House School |  | 4–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Linden House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-linden-house-2851080) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-patterdale-lodge-2849145) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Foxes (Newton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-newton-ey536717) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Evolution Childcare @ Newton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evolution-childcare-newton-house-2701521) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Love Learning Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-learning-childcare-ltd-2822188) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Small Wonders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-ey392745) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited Good at its inspection on 24 May 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited take?

The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 136 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited?

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

### How do I contact The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited?

You can call 01925 279266 and visit thewoodlandsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY548675)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Woodlands+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn_GQZoYEe0gRPIQJH3DieZU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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