# Westgate Pre-School

Westgate Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Braddon Close, Morecambe, LA4 4UZ, in White Lund, Lancashire. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, 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/westgate-pre-school-309474  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Braddon Close, Morecambe, LA4 4UZ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01524 832783
- Website: https://www.westgate-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 309474

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, 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/16/309474

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1992 (Reference 309474). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309474)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309474)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309474)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/88970)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Braddon Close, Morecambe, LA4 4UZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.060865,-2.854957

- Station: Morecambe, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lancaster Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Morecambe Road School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Total Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-ey466715) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lancaster Road Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancaster-road-nursery-309696) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cheeky Cherubs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-cherubs-nursery-ey446167) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Morecambe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morecambe-day-nursery-ey555335) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Total Tots Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/total-tots-ltd-ey370970) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lancaster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lancaster-ey241718) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Westgate Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westgate Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westgate Pre-School take?

Westgate Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Westgate Pre-School?

Morecambe is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Westgate Pre-School?

You can call 01524 832783 and visit www.westgate-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309474)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westgate+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJI2IR7AeefEgR9zYsO9Ssbro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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