# First Class Nursery

First Class Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Thomas C Of E Primary School, Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 0BP, in Maghull, Sefton. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Maryvale Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-class-nursery-ey312979  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Thomas C Of E Primary School, Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 0BP
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Maryvale Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/maryvale-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY312979

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, 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/EY312979

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY312979). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312979)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312979)
- 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/EY312979)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/144935)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Thomas C Of E Primary School, Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 0BP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.525279,-2.937871

- Station: Maghull North, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandy Lane Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dodds Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Moss Park Playing Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Northway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lydiate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Green Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Acre View Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Lydiate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-lydiate-2748338) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Chicks Day Nursery and Wraparound Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chicks-day-nursery-and-wraparound-care-2805006) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Days](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-days-ey440928) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Springfield Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-montessori-nursery-ey466054) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Foxes Maghull LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-maghull-ltd-2749799) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-310440) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is First Class Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated First Class Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can First Class Nursery take?

First Class Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs First Class Nursery?

First Class Nursery is run by Maryvale Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to First Class Nursery?

Maghull North is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312979)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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