# Wheelock Pre-School

Wheelock Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hancock Hall, Wheelock Methodist Church, Crewe Road, Wheelock, SANDBACH, CW11 3RT, in Wheelock, Cheshire East. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheelock-pre-school-305427  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hancock Hall, Wheelock Methodist Church, Crewe Road, Wheelock, SANDBACH, CW11 3RT
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01270 753763
- Website: https://wheelock-preschool.odoo.com/
- Ofsted URN: 305427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 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/16/305427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1987 (Reference 305427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305427)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305427)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1241532)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hancock Hall, Wheelock Methodist Church, Crewe Road, Wheelock, SANDBACH, CW11 3RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.128944,-2.373405

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Saxon Lea Play Area, 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sandbach Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Elworth Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Offley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The Dingle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Sandbach School | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-sandbach-2783428) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sandbach-montessori-2851082) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Goslings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-goslings-ey235841) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [La Maternelle Family Childcare - Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-family-childcare-sandbach-ey497785) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Elworth Pre-School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elworth-pre-school-group-ey441442) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-kids-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551217) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Wheelock Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Wheelock Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

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

Sandbach is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01270 753763 and visit wheelock-preschool.odoo.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305427)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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