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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Halton, WA8 8DFNurseryAges 2–4MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School has turned around its fortunes decisively. In its most recent graded inspection in 2014, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marks a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Inadequate across both those categories. The school's most recent check came in an ungraded inspection in February 2024, where inspectors confirmed that the school remains Good. For a nursery catering to just 59 children aged 2 to 4, this stability is telling. Of the three nurseries in Halton local authority, only one holds an Outstanding rating, placing Ditton Nursery School in a solid second tier locally. The nearest Outstanding alternative is Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School, 2.6 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range2 to 4 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDundalk Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8DF
HeadteacherLiane Johnson
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils59
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

5

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Speech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:45

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:45-17:00

Source: dittonnurseryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.