# Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns

Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns is a full-day nursery at 627-629 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NG, in Ainsdale, Sefton. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natterjacks-day-nursery-at-st-johns-ey551498  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 627-629 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NG
- Registered places: 51
- Ofsted URN: EY551498

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, 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/EY551498

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY551498). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551498)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551498)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551498)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1194737)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 627-629 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599400,-3.033805

- Station: Ainsdale, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ainsdale Village Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Merefield School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Shoreside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Farnborough Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Farnborough Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Birkdale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Ainsdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ainsdale-2670382) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [footprints@kingsmeadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-kingsmeadow-ey562283) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Waterloo Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-preschool-2874727) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunflowers Southport Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-southport-ltd-2715713) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-ey370496) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southport-310498) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns take?

Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551498)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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