# Thingwall Buddies

Thingwall Buddies is a full-day nursery at Thingwall Primary School, 559 Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 7UG, in Thingwall, Wirral. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Barnston Buddies Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thingwall-buddies-2693217  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thingwall Primary School, 559 Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 7UG
- Registered places: 50
- Run by: [Barnston Buddies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barnston-buddies-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2693217

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, 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/16/2693217

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2693217). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693217)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693217)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693217)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1583028)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thingwall Primary School, 559 Pensby Road, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 7UG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.354954,-3.092651

- 8 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wirral there are about 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thingwall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Irby Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pensby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stanley School |  | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ladymount Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woodchurch CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Heswall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2022) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Auntie Jayne's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auntie-jaynes-house-ey346178) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Treetops Irby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-irby-ey375730) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Daisy & Jake Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-and-jake-day-nursery-ey494702) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey448921) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Daisy & Jake Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-and-jake-day-nursery-ey298540) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Our Lady of Pity Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-of-pity-pre-school-cic-2630867) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thingwall Buddies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thingwall Buddies Good at its inspection on 19 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thingwall Buddies take?

Thingwall Buddies is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thingwall Buddies?

Thingwall Buddies is run by Barnston Buddies Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693217)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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