Westnewton Pre School
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A pre-school in Wigton for children from birth to 5, open 08:45 to 15:15, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2012, with 20 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Cumberland
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cumberland from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CA7 3NTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 1 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happy, excited and eager to learn. They are warmly welcomed by the friendly, nurturing staff, who take the time to speak with every parent and child as they arrive at the school gate. Children demonstrate a close and secure attachment with each staff member. They settle with ease and feel safe and secure. Expectations are exceptionally high for all children in this inclusive setting.
Children enjoy every minute of their time spent in this unique pre-school.
Leaders and staff are inspirational. They use their expert knowledge of different theoretical approaches to provide a unique curriculum. Children spend as much time as possible outside, in good and bad weather. They experience a healthy and active lifestyle and visit numerous local off-site locations. These include opportunities to explore the beach and Tarn, attend church, and visit fields and forest schools. As the children take part in these activities, staff encourage risk taking, while supporting children's understanding of safety and safe practices.
- 1 November 2022Outstanding
- 3 November 2016Outstanding
- 26 February 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Westnewton Pre School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.