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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Portico at West End # Portico at West End Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · West End Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 1PA · Lancashire Number of places 68 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Portico at West End, established in 2012, is a well-regarded nursery situated within the grounds of West End Primary School in Ormskirk. It benefits from a strong relationship with the school, ensuring smooth transitions for children. The nursery is conveniently located near the town centre and public transport, with dedicated parking, including disabled spaces, for safe drop-offs and pick-ups. Portico at West End offers a welcoming "open door" policy, encouraging prospective parents to visit at any time. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its initial OFSTED inspection in November 2016. It operates as part of the larger Portico Nursery Group, which manages six private childcare facilities across Merseyside, Lancashire, and the North West. What it's like The atmosphere is calm and purposeful at this welcoming nursery. Staff prioritise getting to know the children and their families right from the start. A well-established key-person system ensures children develop strong attachments with staff. Older children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the inviting learning environment with confidence. Located within primary school grounds Good OFSTED rating Part of Portico Nursery Group ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk/contact-us/leave-feedback/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am till 6:00 pm. Closed for bank holidays, and for one week over the Christmas period. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Portico at West End Last inspected 25 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend The atmosphere is calm and purposeful at this welcoming nursery. Staff prioritise getting to know the children and their families right from the start. A well-established key-person system ensures children develop strong attachments with staff. Older children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the inviting learning environment with confidence. Inspector highlights - Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop, providing a wide range of activities that ignite their curiosity. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift help through close collaboration between staff, parents, and other professionals. - Staff use expressive voices and gestures to build anticipation during activities, captivating children and developing their listening and attention skills. - Interactions between staff and children positively enhance communication and language development, with staff striving to extend children's vocabulary. - Staff work exceptionally well together as a team, receiving regular supervisions and training, which positively impacts teaching and learning. Areas to develop - 1 ensure staff make the most of every opportunity to encourage older children to manage their own self-care so that they develop independence - 2 continue to develop the outdoor learning area so that children receive the same quality of teaching and learning experiences that are provided for them indoors. Inspection #10233819 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200596) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Portico at West End Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233819 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200596)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446381) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.porticonurserygroup.co.uk/our-nurseries/portico-west-end/) West End Primary School, Grimshaw Lane, ORMSKIRK, L39 1PA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.88953/53.57529/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ORMSKIRK - [Day nurseries in ORMSKIRK](/search?q=ORMSKIRK) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=portico-at-west-end-l39-1pa-ey446381) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the help they need swiftly as staff work closely with parents and other professionals. They use accurate assessments to plan children's next steps and to monitor their progress. Additional funding is used well to ensure that all children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff encourage older children to take safe risks as they roam freely in the secure forest area, hiding behind trees and ducking under branches as they explore. Children shriek with delight as they climb up and run down the leaf-covered hill, developing core strength and balance as they leap across tree-stump stepping stones. ## Parent Reviews of Portico at West End 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUKltdyKeI6rNj4WXuKwxh10wrkKF58nXyQndzjEzoMMcI-kWHyUg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Suzanne Connell 7 years ago Amazing, dedicated, caring, nurturing staff, cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvOTRuajZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1752877090ed:0x5d3fb084784a8812) Reviews from Google for Portico at West End. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6719283252060391442&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2013 - October 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Portico at West End ### What kind of childcare setting is Portico at West End? ### What is Portico at West End working on improving? ### How is the outdoor space arranged at Portico at West End? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Portico at West End accept? ### Is Portico at West End Ofsted registered? ### From what age does Portico at West End accept children? ### How does settling in work at Portico at West End? ## Nearby day nurseries in ORMSKIRK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Portico at West End. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Asmall Nursery Ormskirk · L39 3PJ ](/nursery/asmall-nursery-l39-3pj-309219) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Munchkins Childcare Ormskirk · L39 4RY 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/munchkins-childcare-l39-4ry-ey560239) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Ruff Lane Day Nursery at Abbeyfield House Ormskirk · L39 4QX ](/nursery/ruff-lane-day-nursery-at-abbeyfield-house-l39-4qx-ey474248) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### First Chapter Day Nursery Ormskirk · L40 7SN 4.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/first-chapter-day-nursery-l40-7sn-ey272250) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Learning Curves Nursery Ormskirk · L39 5AS ](/nursery/learning-curves-nursery-l39-5as-ey310801) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### Pavilion Preschool Aughton · L39 5DG ](/nursery/pavilion-preschool-l39-5dg-ey428675) [See all nurseries in ORMSKIRK →](/search?q=ORMSKIRK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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