# Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup

Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Connor Downs Sunday School, Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5DT, in Connor Downs, Cornwall. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastles-preschool-playgroup-ey246058  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Connor Downs Sunday School, Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5DT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07976 315692
- Website: http://www.sandcastles.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY246058

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, 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/EY246058

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY246058). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246058)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246058)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246058)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Connor Downs Sunday School, Turnpike Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5DT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.203751,-5.371611

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Downs Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gwinear Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bodies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-pre-school-ey242934) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hopscotch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-ey365165) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Butterflies Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-montessori-nursery-2725982) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Foundry Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundry-under-fives-2662705) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-102824) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Camborne Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camborne-nursery-2879840) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 3 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup take?

Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sandcastles Preschool Playgroup?

You can call 07976 315692 and visit www.sandcastles.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY246058)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandcastles+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJS-iB_j_eakgR6IBINg62lng)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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