# Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup is a full-day nursery at 1a Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PS, in Higher Runcorn, Halton. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vicarage-lodge-preschool-community-playgroup-303489 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1a Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PS - Registered places: 28 - Phone: 01928 500004 - Website: http://www.vicaragelodgepreschool.com/ - Ofsted URN: 303489 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/16/303489 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 303489). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303489) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303489) - Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303489) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/138507) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 1a Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.332273,-2.739096 - Station: Runcorn, 0.4 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Runcorn Hill Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Heath Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Halton 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Clement's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | | 0.2 miles | | Westfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Victoria Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Weston Point Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (November 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Pewithall School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Weston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-park-day-nursery-ey336939) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Play Away Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-away-day-nursery-2888062) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Early Learners Nursery (Runcorn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-runcorn-ey537285) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Weston Point Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/weston-point-preschool-2649073) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Heathside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heathside-day-nursery-303439) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Dunky's Day Nursery (Runcorn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-runcorn-ey375157) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup take? Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup? Runcorn is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Vicarage Lodge Preschool Community Playgroup? You can call 01928 500004 and visit www.vicaragelodgepreschool.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303489) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vicarage+Lodge+Preschool+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJbwfFV0PiekgR0RT4jb0JLIE) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.