# Whittington Pre-School

Whittington Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Chester Road, Whittington Barracks, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PY, in Whittington & Streethay, Staffordshire. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whittington-pre-school-ey384325  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chester Road, Whittington Barracks, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PY
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 01543 432600
- Website: https://www.whittington-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY384325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2025, 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/EY384325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY384325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384325)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384325)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384325)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1249223)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Chester Road, Whittington Barracks, LICHFIELD, WS14 9PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.661161,-1.775201

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-school-house-day-nursery-whittington-2733876) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheepwash-farm-day-nursery-2602422) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Boley Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boley-park-pre-school-218099) | Good |  | 09:15–12:30 | 1.8 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery and Pre-School -Lichfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-day-nursery-and-pre-school-lichfield-ey434118) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.2 miles |
| [Humpties@StMichael's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpties-stmichaels-218296) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Lichfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-lichfield-2720473) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Whittington Pre-School's opening hours?

Whittington Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Whittington Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Whittington Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01543 432600 and visit www.whittington-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384325)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whittington+Preschool+and+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSfkkv26ocEgRU6b_rnRX4KU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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