# Wilmere Lane Nursery School

Wilmere Lane Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 64 Wilmere Lane, Widnes, WA8 5UR, in Lunts Heath, Halton. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilmere-lane-nursery-school-2715176  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 64 Wilmere Lane, Widnes, WA8 5UR
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 0151 495 2939
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/wilmere-lane-nursery-school
- Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2715176

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2025, 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/16/2715176

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2715176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715176)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715176)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715176)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/123679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 64 Wilmere Lane, Widnes, WA8 5UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.392906,-2.734341

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birchfield Gardens, 0.2 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 Halton 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Birchfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Fairfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Moorfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Farnworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunkys-day-nursery-and-forest-school-farnworth-2604915) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey493487) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Building Blocks Day Nursery Bold Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-day-nursery-bold-heath-ey494047) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tower Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tower-tots-2800599) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey245131) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Daisy Maisies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-ey444546) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wilmere Lane Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wilmere Lane Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wilmere Lane Nursery School take?

Wilmere Lane Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Wilmere Lane Nursery School?

Wilmere Lane Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Wilmere Lane Nursery School?

Widnes is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Wilmere Lane Nursery School?

You can call 0151 495 2939 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715176)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wilmere+Lane+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ3ctO9qgde0gRCvBaivA0uRY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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