Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
URN: 110957 • Widnes WA8 8DF
Overview
- Name
- Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
- URN
- 110957
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liane Johnson (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514244687
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dundalk Road, Widnes WA8 8DF
Summary
Ditton Nursery School, part of the Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools, is a local authority nursery located in Widnes, Halton. Catering to 59 mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 4 years, the school provides a nurturing environment that emphasizes individual development and community engagement. The mission is to create a secure and caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and respected.
The nursery offers a structured curriculum with both child-led and adult-directed activities, ensuring that learning is tailored to each child's interests and developmental levels. Sessions include small group time for stories, phonics, and numbers, alongside opportunities for outdoor play in a well-equipped outdoor area. The school also provides wraparound care from 8 am to 5 pm, accommodating parents' needs.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey through regular meetings and stay-and-play sessions. The school values building trusting relationships with families and aims to foster confident, independent learners who thrive in a supportive community.
The nursery offers a structured curriculum with both child-led and adult-directed activities, ensuring that learning is tailored to each child's interests and developmental levels. Sessions include small group time for stories, phonics, and numbers, alongside opportunities for outdoor play in a well-equipped outdoor area. The school also provides wraparound care from 8 am to 5 pm, accommodating parents' needs.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey through regular meetings and stay-and-play sessions. The school values building trusting relationships with families and aims to foster confident, independent learners who thrive in a supportive community.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 38 | 21 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 44 | 24 | 20 | 0.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 44 | 26 | 18 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 44 | 26 | 18 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 0.00 |
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