# Elworth Pre-School Group Elworth Pre-School Group is a full-day nursery at St Peter's Church Hall, School Lane, SANDBACH, CW11 3HU, in Elworth, Cheshire East. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elworth-pre-school-group-ey441442 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St Peter's Church Hall, School Lane, SANDBACH, CW11 3HU - Registered places: 24 - Ofsted URN: EY441442 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 5 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441442 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY441442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441442) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441442) - Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441442) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/890915) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: St Peter's Church Hall, School Lane, SANDBACH, CW11 3HU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.146094,-2.390642 - Station: Sandbach, 0.3 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Elworth Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Elworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | | 0.1 miles | | Elworth Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Sandbach Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Wheelock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Offley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Warmingham CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles | | Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | Sandbach School | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [La Maternelle Family Childcare - Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-family-childcare-sandbach-ey497785) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Ashbourne Day Nursery Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-sandbach-2783428) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sandbach-montessori-2851082) | | | | 1.0 miles | | [Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-kids-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551217) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Wheelock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheelock-pre-school-305427) | Good | | | 1.4 miles | | [Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbach-heath-st-johns-playgroup-305284) | Good | | | 2.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Elworth Pre-School Group's Ofsted rating? Elworth Pre-School Group was inspected on 5 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Elworth Pre-School Group take? Elworth Pre-School Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Elworth Pre-School Group? Sandbach is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY441442) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.