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Holly Tree

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(6 parent reviews) ·121 Winstanley Road, Billinge, WIGAN, WN5 7XE · Wigan
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Wigan

About this day nursery

Holly Tree, a childcare setting for children aged 2-3 years, registered with Ofsted in October 2023, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive. Located in WIGAN, the nursery operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, all year round.

The dedicated staff, celebrated for their kindness and care, implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum with a strong focus on prime areas of learning, particularly communication and language. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive individualised support and adaptations, ensuring they make excellent progress from their starting points.

The setting also supports children with English as an additional language (EAL) by adjusting communication methods. Holly Tree encourages outdoor activities to develop physical skills and offers a stimulating environment where children confidently explore and engage in activities that interest them.

Parents consistently express feeling supported and reassured by the care their children receive, highlighting the nursery's proactive approach in addressing concerns and planning for each child's development.

What it's like

On arrival, children are warmly greeted into a calm and nurturing environment. They explore confidently, choosing activities that interest them and engaging for prolonged periods. Mealtimes are social occasions where children enjoy talking with staff and peers, and they feel safe and valued.

Kindness and careStrong communicationInclusive cultureStaff wellbeingEYFS curriculumIndividualised support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Meals provided, with a focus on nutrition and catering to special dietary needs and allergies. Parents provide carton milk for tiddlers (3-12 months) before weaning.

Session types

Full day, Before & After School Club, Holiday Care

Opening hours

7:30 am until 6 pm Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 48 months

Term time / All Year

All_year

Staff

1:3 in Tiddlers (3-12 months)

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holly Tree

Last inspected 20 February 2026

What it's like to attend

On arrival, children are warmly greeted into a calm and nurturing environment. They explore confidently, choosing activities that interest them and engaging for prolonged periods. Mealtimes are social occasions where children enjoy talking with staff and peers, and they feel safe and valued.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress in all prime areas of learning and development, particularly communication and language.
  • There is a well-established culture of kindness and care within the setting.
  • Leaders and staff plan and deliver a broad curriculum that prioritises learning within the prime areas.
  • Leaders have created an inclusive culture where children's individual needs are quickly and thoroughly identified.
  • Leaders prioritise staff wellbeing, and staff speak positively about recent wellbeing training.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should develop a broader curriculum for mathematics to ensure it is taught explicitly.
  • 2Leaders should develop a curriculum that is clear and cohesive, helping staff to understand the specific knowledge and skills that children should secure.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with barriers to learning and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve appropriately from their starting points due to the individualised support and adaptations put in place for them. Leaders and staff ensure that all children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely observations, individualised learning plans and effective interventions.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills through larger outdoor activities and show continued attention when exploring outdoor activities independently or joining in with a structured activity.

EAL / language support

Staff skillfully adapt to children's needs by adjusting their language or using objects to foster meaningful interactions for children with English as an additional language.

Parent Reviews of Holly Tree

5.0
(6)
Devon Cox
6 months ago

Lovely nursery setting for little ones. Both of my children have thrived under the care of the fantastic staff.

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Timothy Marshall
9 years ago

Could not speak more highly of the staff, management and nursury in general. My 2 year old daughter had hip dysplacia and they accomadated to her every need. She has also recently been diagnosed with celiac disease and requires a gluten free diet. The staff have gone above and beyond to help her requirements and she enjoys attending the nursury, describing the staff as her friends and always come home telling us about her day. Quite simply, we have peace of mind that our daughter is in expert hands whilst my wife and I work full time.

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Sally Nolan
2 years ago

Outstanding nursery. Staff always go above and beyond and very comfortable and happy leaving my child in their care.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

20 February 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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