Best 3 Nursery schools in Halton – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of nursery schools: Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School (Nursery) in Widnes; Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School (Nursery) in Widnes; Birchfield Nursery School (Nursery) in widnes — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School, Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School and Birchfield Nursery School. They are nursery phase and local authority nursery school type located around Widnes, Cheshire and widnes, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School), published Jun 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School (Nov 2014). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 0–5%; all under Halton local authority.

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Attribute	Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School WA8 0BS	Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School WA8 8DF	Birchfield Nursery School WA8 7TH
Phase / Type	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school	Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location	Widnes Cheshire WA8 0BS	Widnes Cheshire WA8 8DF	widnes Cheshire WA8 7TH
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Nov 2014	2 27 Jun 2014	2 28 Nov 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	—
Capacity utilisation	—	—	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Halton (876)	Halton (876)	Halton (876)
Website	www.warringtonroadnurseryschool.co.uk	www.dittonnurseryschool.co.uk	birchfield.haltonschools.info
Telephone	01514244686	01514244687	01514244681
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School

WA8 0BS

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 0BS
Ofsted: 1 10 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.warringtonroadnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01514244686

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

WA8 8DF

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 8DF
Ofsted: 2 27 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: www.dittonnurseryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01514244687

Birchfield Nursery School

WA8 7TH

Phase / Type: Nursery • Local authority nursery school
Location: widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TH
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Halton (876)
Website: birchfield.haltonschools.info
Telephone: 01514244681

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.