Nurseries in WA1
121 registered nurseries — 14 Outstanding, 46 Good
Ofsted ratings in WA1
121
Total nurseries
14
Outstanding
46
Good
61
Not yet rated
The Woodlands Nursery, Newton-Le-Willows
Deansgate Lane, Cheshire
Stamford Park Primary School, Altrincham
Dunham Massey Village Hall, Altrincham
Oldfield Brow Primary School, Altrincham
Lower Peover C Of E Primary School, Knutsford
St. Hughs Catholic Primary School, Altrincham
St. Elphin's Fairfield C E V A Primary School, WARRINGTON
Fairfield & Howley Neighbourhood Project, Warrington
Broadheath Primary School, ALTRINCHAM
Bowdon Preparatory School, Altrincham
Why families love WA1
43.5/100
Family Score
9.33
Crime rate per 1,000
Getting around WA1
Average property price: £271,902
Deprivation decile: 9/10 (10 = least deprived)
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in WA1
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 WA1?
WA1 has 121 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 14 are rated Outstanding and 46 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in WA1 are Outstanding or Good?
50% of nurseries in WA1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in WA1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in WA1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in WA1?
Yes — many nurseries in WA1 offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.