# Atherton House School

Atherton House School is a full-day nursery at 6 Alexandra Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 7TF, in Great Crosby, Sefton. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atherton-house-school-ey302394  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Alexandra Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 7TF
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0151 924 5578
- Website: https://www.athertonhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY302394

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302394

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY302394). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302394)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302394)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302394)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/149213)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 Alexandra Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 7TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.489916,-3.031818

- Station: Blundellsands & Crosby, 0.4 miles
- Station: Hall Road, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Coronation Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sefton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Valewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Streatham House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/streatham-house-nursery-ey459185) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-ey485502) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Crosby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-crosby-ey499370) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandford-preschool-2503869) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blundellsands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blundellsands-kindergarten-310399) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kristaval Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kristaval-day-care-ey450777) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Atherton House School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Atherton House School Good at its inspection on 2 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Atherton House School take?

Atherton House School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Atherton House School?

Blundellsands & Crosby is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Atherton House School?

You can call 0151 924 5578 and visit www.athertonhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY302394)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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