# Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup

Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St. Jeromes RC Primary School, Greenloons Drive, LIVERPOOL, L37 2LX, in Freshfield, Sefton. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saint-jeromes-pre-school-playgroup-ey418056  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Jeromes RC Primary School, Greenloons Drive, LIVERPOOL, L37 2LX
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01704 879000
- Website: https://www.seftondirectory.com/kb5/sefton/directory/service.page?id=SmxYyVphHBc&newfamilychannel=1-8
- Ofsted URN: EY418056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, 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/EY418056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY418056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418056)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418056)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/716710)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Jeromes RC Primary School, Greenloons Drive, LIVERPOOL, L37 2LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.556107,-3.080980

- Station: Formby, 0.5 miles
- Station: Freshfield, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Jerome's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Redgate Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Freshfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Formby High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Habla Bilingual Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/habla-bilingual-day-nursery-2647144) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Formby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-formby-502325) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-ey370496) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [footprints@kingsmeadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-kingsmeadow-ey562283) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ainsdale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ainsdale-2670382) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natterjacks-day-nursery-at-st-johns-ey551498) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup take?

Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup?

Formby is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Saint Jerome's Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 01704 879000 and visit www.seftondirectory.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418056)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Jerome%27s+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJB0z9VeU6e0gRGRq03DU_kfI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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