# Willaston Pre-school

Willaston Pre-school is a full-day nursery at St Johns Methodist Church Hall, Wybunbury Road, Willaston, NANTWICH, CW5 7JF, in Willaston, Cheshire East. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willaston-pre-school-305438  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Johns Methodist Church Hall, Wybunbury Road, Willaston, NANTWICH, CW5 7JF
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01270 567431
- Website: http://www.willastonpre-school.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 305438

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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/16/305438

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1985 (Reference 305438). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305438)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305438)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305438)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/890213)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Johns Methodist Church Hall, Wybunbury Road, Willaston, NANTWICH, CW5 7JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.066118,-2.479159

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willaston Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Berkeley Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Pear Tree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Highfields Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Shavington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Corner House Nursery Wistaston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corner-house-nursery-wistaston-2587717) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Roundabouts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabouts-day-nursery-ey369988) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Red Wellies Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-wellies-childcare-limited-ey473228) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Rope Green Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-rope-green-farm-2851077) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Angels Nantwich Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nantwich-limited-ey451220) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Roundabouts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabouts-day-nursery-ey489022) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Willaston Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Willaston Pre-school Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Willaston Pre-school take?

Willaston Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Willaston Pre-school?

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

### How do I contact Willaston Pre-school?

You can call 01270 567431 and visit www.willastonpre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305438)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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