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Birchfield Nursery School

Halton, WA8 7THNurseryAges 3–5MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
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About Birchfield Nursery School

Birchfield Nursery School is a state-funded nursery in Halton, with a mixed intake of 78 children aged 3 to 5. That number sits below its capacity, suggesting the school is not currently oversubscribed, which may be a practical consideration for local families looking for a place. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Catherine Liku. Free school meal data is not provided here, so it is not possible to compare the school’s deprivation levels against the national or local average. However, the local authority has three nurseries of the same type, and only one of them holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted — Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School, which is 1.7 km away. That gives some context for parents weighing up their options within Halton’s nursery landscape.

Key Details

School TypeNursery (State)
Age Range3 to 5 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVictoria Avenue, Victoria Avenue, widnes, Halton, WA8 7TH
HeadteacherCatherine Liku
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils78
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

4

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Gardening

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birchfield Nursery School

Birchfield 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.