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St Matthews Pre-School # St Matthews Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2025) · Church Hall, Stretton Road, Warrington, WA4 4NT · Warrington Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Warrington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Matthews Pre-School, located in Warrington, WA4 4NT, is an Outstanding childcare setting on non-domestic premises, as confirmed by its latest Ofsted inspection on January 9, 2025. The pre-school, established in 1989 and managed by a committee, is dedicated to providing an enriching and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 4. Staff at St Matthews Pre-School are highly attentive to each child's individual needs, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence. They excel in supporting children who speak English as an additional language by incorporating home languages and celebrating diverse cultural backgrounds, as demonstrated by activities like making sushi and sending recipes home. The curriculum is meticulously designed and implemented, ensuring children build upon existing knowledge and skills, leading to excellent progress in their learning and development. The pre-school's commitment to strong parent partnerships, through home visits and detailed communication, ensures a cohesive learning experience that extends into the home. With a focus on both physical and intellectual development, including activities like French lessons and exploring the life cycle of caterpillars, St Matthews Pre-School provides a comprehensive and stimulating foundation for children, preparing them superbly for their next stage of education. What it's like Staff know each and every child exceptionally well. They listen very carefully to children's ideas and respond enthusiastically. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and important. Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support. Staff recognise and celebrate their culture and heritage. Outstanding Education Strong Parent Partnerships Inclusive Environment Ambitious Curriculum Excellent Progress ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8.45am until 3.15pm and on Thursday from 8.45am until 12.15pm. Established 1989 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Matthews Pre-School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367831 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268776)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/315246) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=st-matthews-pre-school-wa4-4nt-315246) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Matthews Pre-School Last inspected 9 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff know each and every child exceptionally well. They listen very carefully to children's ideas and respond enthusiastically. Children demonstrate that they feel valued and important. Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support. Staff recognise and celebrate their culture and heritage. Inspector highlights - Staff know each and every child exceptionally well, listening carefully to their ideas and responding enthusiastically, making children feel valued and important. - Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support, with staff celebrating their culture and heritage, incorporating home languages, and making sushi with all children. - Leaders and staff provide an inspiring and ambitious curriculum, with consistently high-quality interactions, leading to excellent progress in children's learning and development. - The inspiring, well-designed, and well-sequenced curriculum allows children to practice and consolidate knowledge and skills, such as mathematical positional language. - Staff have very high expectations, providing ample opportunities to develop self-confidence, leading to exemplary behaviour and inquisitive, curious, and self-assured children. - Staff have established an excellent educational programme to enhance communication and language skills, using a breadth of language, detailed explanations, and group activities where children listen respectfully. - Staff purposefully plan a wide range of high-quality experiences focusing on developing children's specific physical skills, such as squeezing sponges to soak up water to develop hand strength. - Staff build strong and effective partnerships with parents, including home visits before children start, and provide detailed information about how to continue learning at home. - Staff provide an excellent, inclusive experience, understanding the uniqueness of each child, and offering opportunities based on interests and development stages, including French lessons and baking activities. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. - Leaders and staff engage in highly focused training and professional development, continually improving the curriculum and enhancing children's engagement and concentration. Inspection #10367831 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268776) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff go above and beyond to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They focus very precisely on what children need to excel in their learning and development. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language receive excellent support. Staff recognise and celebrate their culture and heritage, incorporating home languages into the setting and supporting children to speak in English. Inspection history Date: July 2012 - January 2025 Outstanding - February 2019 Outstanding - January 2016 Good - July 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about St Matthews Pre-School ### How was St Matthews Pre-School rated by Ofsted? ### What is the address of St Matthews Pre-School? ### How does the pre-school support children who speak English as an additional language? ### What stands out about the pre-school’s approach to learning? ## Nearby day nurseries in Warrington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Matthews Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Stretton Warrington · WA4 4NB ](/nursery/kids-planet-stretton-wa4-4nb-ey560109) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Lynton Private Day Nursery Warrington · WA4 4BY ](/nursery/lynton-private-day-nursery-wa4-4by-315309) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Appleton Thorn Warrington · WA4 5NS ](/nursery/kids-planet-appleton-thorn-wa4-5ns-2669851) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### The Stables Nursery School Warrington · WA4 4ED ](/nursery/the-stables-nursery-school-ltd-wa4-4ed-2549319) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### St Monica's Nursery and Forest School Warrington · WA4 3AW ](/nursery/st-monica-s-nursery-and-forest-school-wa4-3aw-ey395744) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Warrington · WA4 6LG 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wa4-6lg-ey477616) [See all nurseries in Warrington →](/search?q=Warrington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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