# Woodside Barn Day Nursery

Woodside Barn Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Woodside Barn, Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6EA, in Lane End, Warrington. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodside-barn-day-nursery-ey542464  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Woodside Barn, Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6EA
- Registered places: 40
- Ofsted URN: EY542464

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2022, 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/EY542464

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY542464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542464)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542464)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542464)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/982390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Woodside Barn, Manchester Road, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.402581,-2.483745

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Warrington there are about 2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Statham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Oughtrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ravenbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cherry Tree School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Back to the Garden Childcare Lymm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/back-to-the-garden-childcare-lymm-2711320) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Rosebank Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rosebank-centre-ey537336) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Lymm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-lymm-ey396636) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Rosebank Naturegarden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosebank-naturegarden-ey500849) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-2661608) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Oughtrington Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oughtrington-pre-school-315230) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodside Barn Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodside Barn Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodside Barn Day Nursery take?

Woodside Barn Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Woodside Barn Day Nursery?

Birchwood is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542464)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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