# Whalley Pre School Playgroup

Whalley Pre School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Station Road, Whalley, CLITHEROE, BB7 9RH, in Whalley, Lancashire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, 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/whalley-pre-school-playgroup-309525  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Station Road, Whalley, CLITHEROE, BB7 9RH
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07877 702186
- Website: http://whalleypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 309525

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309525

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 309525). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309525)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309525)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309525)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Station Road, Whalley, CLITHEROE, BB7 9RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.823492,-2.406635

- Station: Whalley, 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whalley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hellicliffs MTB Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Whalley Playground, 0.1 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 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 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oakhill School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barrow URC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (December 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-whalley-meadows-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey408064) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-billington-2649612) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Oakhill Nursery and Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-nursery-and-early-years-ey312065) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Barrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-barrow-2748084) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Educare For Early Years (Brockhall)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/educare-for-early-years-brockhall-ey490431) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Langho](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-langho-2844254) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whalley Pre School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whalley Pre School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whalley Pre School Playgroup take?

Whalley Pre School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whalley Pre School Playgroup?

Whalley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whalley Pre School Playgroup?

You can call 07877 702186 and visit whalleypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309525)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whalley+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ____CHOce0gRiG07QAiRd1g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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