# Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup

Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup is a full-day nursery at School Lane, Sandbach Heath, Sandbach, CW11 2LS, in Sandbach Heath, Cheshire East. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbach-heath-st-johns-playgroup-305284  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Lane, Sandbach Heath, Sandbach, CW11 2LS
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 01270 761505
- Ofsted URN: 305284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/305284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1987 (Reference 305284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305284)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305284)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Sandbach Heath, Sandbach, CW11 2LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.143234,-2.341401

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church Lane Community Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Offley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Sandbach Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Wheelock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Elworth Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sandbach School | Secondary | 11–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Kids Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-kids-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551217) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Sandbach Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-sandbach-montessori-2851082) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apples & Pears Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apples-and-pears-private-day-nursery-2714677) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Wheelock Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheelock-pre-school-305427) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [La Maternelle Family Childcare - Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-family-childcare-sandbach-ey497785) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nursery Sandbach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nursery-sandbach-2783428) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup Good at its inspection on 19 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup take?

Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sandbach Heath (St John's) Playgroup?

You can call 01270 761505.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/305284)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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