# Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited

Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited is a full-day nursery at 35 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EQ, in High Park, Sefton. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-southport-limited-ey248043  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 35 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01704 231023
- Ofsted URN: EY248043

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/EY248043

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY248043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248043)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248043)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248043)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/115144)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 35 Norwood Avenue, Southport, PR9 7EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.648986,-2.976545

- Station: Meols Cop, 0.2 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Churchtown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kew Woods Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderworld Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderworld-montessori-nursery-310432) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hazeldene Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-ey344146) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-day-nursery-ey252771) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southport-ey499371) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Count Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-ey447331) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-curiosity-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551363) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited Good at its inspection on 6 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited take?

Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited?

Meols Cop is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited?

You can call 01704 231023.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248043)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rocking+Horse+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJx62vZPk-e0gRrGPJEHmD0KQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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