# Thornton Hough Playgroup

Thornton Hough Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Village Hall, Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JB, in Thornton Hough, Wirral. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-hough-playgroup-306507  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Village Hall, Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JB
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 0151 353 8930
- Website: https://www.thorntonhoughpreschoolplaygroup.org/
- Ofsted URN: 306507

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2025, 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/16/306507

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 306507). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306507)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306507)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306507)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Village Hall, Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.321376,-3.046555

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Hough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Barnston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Neston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey403311) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Partou Brimstage Village Day Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-brimstage-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey446661) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Barnston Buddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnston-buddies-2693219) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wirral Neston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wirral-neston-ey272673) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Gayton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gayton-nursery-ey378710) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Wildlings Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildlings-kindergarten-2681259) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thornton Hough Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thornton Hough Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornton Hough Playgroup take?

Thornton Hough Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thornton Hough Playgroup?

Heswall is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thornton Hough Playgroup?

You can call 0151 353 8930 and visit www.thorntonhoughpreschoolplaygroup.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/306507)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thornton+Hough+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJz7UI4i_fekgRxHjX7yt-igs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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