# Whittington Pre School

Whittington Pre School is a full-day nursery at Activate, Church Lane, Whittington, WR5 2RQ, in Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington, Worcestershire. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whittington-pre-school-ey538325  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Activate, Church Lane, Whittington, WR5 2RQ
- Registered places: 47
- Ofsted URN: EY538325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 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/EY538325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY538325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538325)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538325)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538325)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Activate, Church Lane, Whittington, WR5 2RQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.174961,-2.180269

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Worcestershire there are about 3.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Abigail's Place |  | 5–17 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Fort Royal |  | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lodge-nursery-2502732) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Battenhall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/battenhall-nursery-ey556278) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-ey222544) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Partou Worcester Royal Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-worcester-royal-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2724761) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [London Road Playgroup And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/london-road-playgroup-and-pre-school-2507798) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Worcester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-worcester-2816454) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Whittington Pre School Good at its inspection on 13 September 2024, 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 47 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Whittington Pre School?

Worcestershire Parkway is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538325)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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