# Windmill Hill Nursery

Windmill Hill Nursery is a full-day nursery at Windmill Hill South, Runcorn, WA7 6QE, in Windmill Hill, Halton. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Windmill Hill South, Runcorn, WA7 6QE
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01928 717132
- Website: https://www.haltonfamilyhubs.co.uk/fh-windmill
- Ofsted URN: EY346757

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 December 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/EY346757

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2007 (Reference EY346757). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346757)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346757)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346757)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Windmill Hill South, Runcorn, WA7 6QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.337519,-2.669788

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norton Priory, 0.4 miles
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Ride, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Gorsewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Under 5's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-manor-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551193) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Acorn Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-community-nursery-303430) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Murdishaw West Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/murdishaw-west-pre-school-playgroup-303477) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Gorsewood Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gorsewood-pre-school-playgroup-303476) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-st-marys-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2692938) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Windmill Hill Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Windmill Hill Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Windmill Hill Nursery take?

Windmill Hill Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Windmill Hill Nursery?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Windmill Hill Nursery?

You can call 01928 717132 and visit www.haltonfamilyhubs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346757)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Windmill+Hill+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ62TRCjX9ekgRIAaFKqM7VNM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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