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My son has come on in leaps and bounds in the 2 years he has been there. He's gone from a shy quiet boy to a confident and outspoken little individual. Any concerns I've ever had to raise with the keyworkers have been dealt with in a professional and friendly manner, your child's happiness and safety is their top priority and it shows. My son tells me he loves his teachers.", "datePublished": "2023-12-03T14:46:30.454158Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 2, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Annie Mai" }, "reviewBody": "Wouldn’t recommend this place not efficient with many things concerns raised are not dealt with in the correct manner or followed by correct policy. Certain members of staff are very off hand. 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Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe # Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (3 parent reviews) · Wrenthorpe Academy, Imperial Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0LW · Wakefield Number of places 50 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Wakefield 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 Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe, registered in 2020, operates from the Wrenthorpe Academy site in Wakefield. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting has a strong team of 11 childcare staff, all holding early years qualifications at Level 2 or above, including one with qualified teacher status. This dedicated team ensures high expectations for children's learning and development, fostering independence and a love for learning through varied activities, such as bread-making which enhances knowledge of the world and personal development. The manager effectively utilises funding to acquire resources, including hot school meals, allowing all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to fully participate in the curriculum and enjoy mealtimes with their peers. The pre-school also provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. What it's like Staff have high expectations for children's learning and development, offering good opportunities to enhance their knowledge and personal, social, and emotional development through activities like bread-making. Children gain independence skills, develop fine motor skills, and show respect and kindness in a safe and welcoming environment. High expectations Strong curriculum Healthy meals Effective key-person system Strong vision for learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year (excluding bank holidays/inset days) Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10250829 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301209)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563982) 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://watertonpreschool.org/policies/) Wrenthorpe Academy, Imperial Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0LW [© 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#/-1.5216/53.70172/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wakefield - [Day nurseries in Wakefield](/search?q=Wakefield) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=waterton-pre-schools-wrenthorpe-wf2-0lw-2563982) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 5 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe Last inspected 5 March 2026 What it's like to attend Staff have high expectations for children's learning and development, offering good opportunities to enhance their knowledge and personal, social, and emotional development through activities like bread-making. Children gain independence skills, develop fine motor skills, and show respect and kindness in a safe and welcoming environment. Inspector highlights - Children aged two to five years have good opportunities to enhance their knowledge of the world and their personal, social, and emotional development. - The curriculum supports children's early literacy and communication skills well. - Children enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and home-cooked food at lunchtime. - There is a highly effective key-person system in place. - Leaders and staff have a very strong vision for what they want the children to learn and do. - Parents report that communication is excellent between them and staff. - The manager and staff support children well for when the time comes for children to move on to school. - The manager uses funding well to purchase items such as resources and hot school meals. Areas to develop - 1 Consider the age range and number of children when planning group activities to make sure that all children remain engaged and focused on their learning. Inspection #10250829 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301209) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff complete observations and identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. They work collaboratively with partner agencies and parents to ensure they meet children's individual needs. The manager uses funding well to purchase items such as resources and hot school meals, allowing all children, including those with SEND, to access the whole curriculum and join their friends at lunchtimes. Outdoor space Children walk around the local community and go on trips, with opportunities to enhance their physical development outside of the setting. ## Parent Reviews of Waterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe 4.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX23imgRH1YULfomY9fNHtESHoMic8pTgInuBj5twEx03fcQT4r=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rebecca Whiteley 2 years ago Had no problems what so ever with this preschool. My son has come on in leaps and bounds in the 2 years he has been there. He's gone from a shy quiet boy to a confident and outspoken little individual. Any concerns I've ever had to raise with the keyworkers have been dealt with in a professional and friendly manner, your child's happiness and safety is their top priority and it shows. My son tells me he loves his teachers. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsbzdIT3FRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879673e408617e9:0xace4643915b9b080) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKGRvbcC1kwNWkqs73pEf0zpWMz_5XG8GkjfsxowywYGNo6Ow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Annie Mai 2 years ago Wouldn’t recommend this place not efficient with many things concerns raised are not dealt with in the correct manner or followed by correct policy. Certain members of staff are very off hand. I would look at other pre schools with in the vicinity that offers a far more professional setting. 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