# Whitley Pre-School Playgroup

Whitley Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Spencer Road Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan, WN1 2QR, in Whitley, Wigan. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitley-pre-school-playgroup-ey538105  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spencer Road Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan, WN1 2QR
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY538105

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538105

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538105). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538105)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538105)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538105)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930029)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spencer Road Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan, WN1 2QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.560309,-2.637190

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marylebone Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mesnes Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Marylebone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-marylebone-322990) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-2519737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Parsons Walk Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parsons-walk-nursery-ey541941) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey467501) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Heron Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heron-day-nursery-ey358603) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Canal House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-canal-house-2851869) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whitley Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whitley Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 11 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whitley Pre-School Playgroup take?

Whitley Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whitley Pre-School Playgroup?

Wigan Wallgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538105)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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