# Sandcastle Playgroup Limited

Sandcastle Playgroup Limited is a sessional pre-school at c/o Castle Manor Academy, Eastern Avenue, HAVERHILL, CB9 9JE, in Parkway, Suffolk. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-playgroup-limited-ey371488  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: c/o Castle Manor Academy, Eastern Avenue, HAVERHILL, CB9 9JE
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01440 705660
- Website: http://www.sandcastleplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY371488

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2021, 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/EY371488

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY371488). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371488)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371488)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371488)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: c/o Castle Manor Academy, Eastern Avenue, HAVERHILL, CB9 9JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.085518,0.428024

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haverhill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Coupals Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-ey448938) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Raindrops](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raindrops-ey426802) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Castle Fields Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-fields-pre-school-ey549014) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Unity Stars Norton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-2851823) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-251506) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dizzys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dizzys-day-nursery-ey233205) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandcastle Playgroup Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandcastle Playgroup Limited Good at its inspection on 12 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandcastle Playgroup Limited take?

Sandcastle Playgroup Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sandcastle Playgroup Limited?

You can call 01440 705660 and visit www.sandcastleplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371488)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandcastle+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJG3MM92Be2EcR4vgjJjg59nA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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