# Windacre Pre-School Limited

Windacre Pre-School Limited is a full-day nursery at Windacre House, Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RB, in Bevis Green, Bury. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windacre-pre-school-limited-ey471522  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Windacre House, Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RB
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 0161 764 3339
- Website: http://www.windacrepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY471522

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 March 2024, 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/EY471522

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2013 (Reference EY471522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471522)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471522)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471522)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/906530)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Windacre House, Mather Road, Bury, BL9 6RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.618330,-2.289395

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Bury 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chesham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John with St Mark CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Summerseat Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery Walmersley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-walmersley-ey428486) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-day-nursery-ltd-2616033) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tower View Nursery with Peelers out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tower-view-nursery-with-peelers-out-of-school-club-ey308002) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Holcombe Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holcombe-nursery-316753) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Woodfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodfields-day-nursery-ey281804) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-pre-school-limited-ey486241) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Windacre Pre-School Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Windacre Pre-School Limited Outstanding at its inspection on 18 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Windacre Pre-School Limited take?

Windacre Pre-School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Windacre Pre-School Limited?

Bury Bolton Street (East Lancashire Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Windacre Pre-School Limited?

You can call 0161 764 3339 and visit www.windacrepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471522)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Windacre+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ_6WHXKWke0gR8tqY0U8MFEc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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