# Sacred Heart Pre-School

Sacred Heart Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Sacred Heart RC School, Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL, in Trunnah, Lancashire. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sacred Heart RC School, Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07835 711921
- Website: https://www.sacredheartpreschoolthornton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY318019

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 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/EY318019

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2005 (Reference EY318019). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318019)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318019)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318019)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sacred Heart RC School, Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.881321,-3.008571

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stanah Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northfold Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cherubs-ey562157) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey498674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marmalade Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-nursery-2540885) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sacred Heart Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sacred Heart Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sacred Heart Pre-School take?

Sacred Heart Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sacred Heart Pre-School?

West Drive (Blackpool Tramway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sacred Heart Pre-School?

You can call 07835 711921 and visit www.sacredheartpreschoolthornton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY318019)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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