# Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School

Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Sugar Pit Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0NH, in Knutsford, Cheshire East. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Elmscot Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-day-nursery-and-nursery-school-2556445  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sugar Pit Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0NH
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01565 977998
- Run by: [Elmscot Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elmscot-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2556445

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/16/2556445

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2556445). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556445)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556445)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556445)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1928661)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sugar Pit Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.309034,-2.385314

- Station: Knutsford, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Heath, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tatton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Tabley Park Play Area, 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 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bexton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Knutsford Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Knutsford Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/knutsford-day-nursery-ltd-ey315231) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St Vincents Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-preschool-playgroup-305334) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Knutsford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knutsford-2593041) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Mere Nature Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mere-nature-kindergarten-ey495622) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Mobberley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mobberley-pre-school-playgroup-305195) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kids' Country Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-country-day-nursery-ey479413) | Good |  |  | 3.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School take?

Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School?

Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School is run by Elmscot Group Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School?

Knutsford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School?

You can call 01565 977998.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556445)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppies+Day+Nursery+%26+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ-0GetUNUekgRLHg3m5T2Gfk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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