# Whittington Under Fives

Whittington Under Fives is a full-day nursery at Station Road, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4DA, in Whittington, Shropshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whittington-under-fives-224222  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Station Road, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4DA
- Registered places: 45
- Ofsted URN: 224222

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, 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/16/224222

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1993 (Reference 224222). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224222)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224222)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224222)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1610505)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Station Road, Whittington, Oswestry, SY11 4DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.871611,-3.002641

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 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 (VA) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 1–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Park Hall Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-hall-forest-school-2567791) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kidszone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidszone-nursery-2639522) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery Gobowen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-gobowen-ey433835) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Ladybirds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-church-of-england-academy-ladybirds-2859229) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ey257595) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Oswestry Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oswestry-methodist-church-pre-school-224157) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Whittington Under Fives's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Whittington Under Fives Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Whittington Under Fives take?

Whittington Under Fives is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/224222)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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