Best Nurseries in Wigan
50 nurseries in Wigan — 4 Outstanding, 20 Good
Ofsted ratings in Wigan
50
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
20
Good
1
Requires Improvement
25
Not yet rated
St. Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Sacred Heart RC Primary School, WIGAN
Castle Hill St. Philip's CE Primary School, Wigan
Orrell Newfold Cp School, Wigan
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Wigan
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Wigan?
Wigan has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 20 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Wigan are rated Outstanding or Good?
48% of nurseries in Wigan are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Wigan?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Wigan sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.