# Bright Sparks Nursery

Bright Sparks Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Marys College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW, in Great Crosby, Sefton. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2017, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-ey485502  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Marys College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 0151 932 0743
- Website: https://stmarys.ac/bright-sparks
- Ofsted URN: EY485502

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2017, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY485502). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2017). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/69714)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Marys College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.488411,-3.026009

- Station: Blundellsands & Crosby, 0.6 miles
- Station: Waterloo (Merseyside), 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Moorside Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College |  | 0–18 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Valewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Forefield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2021) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Crosby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-crosby-ey499370) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Atherton House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atherton-house-school-ey302394) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Streatham House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/streatham-house-nursery-ey459185) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [All Saints Children's Ventures Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-childrens-ventures-limited-ey289826) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sandford Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandford-preschool-2503869) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kristaval Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kristaval-day-care-ey450777) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Sparks Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2017, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Nursery take?

Bright Sparks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Sparks Nursery?

Blundellsands & Crosby is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Nursery?

You can call 0151 932 0743 and visit stmarys.ac.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Sparks+St+Mary%27s+Early+Years&query_place_id=ChIJV_szn94ie0gR9KF4elWt8Qk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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