# Sandfield Pre-School

Sandfield Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE, in Rushey Mead, Leicester. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Friends Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandfield-pre-school-2546902  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07916 700961
- Run by: [Friends Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/friends-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2546902

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/16/2546902

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2546902). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546902)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546902)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546902)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1366732)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.668326,-1.098579

- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jesse Jackson Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Appleton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Watermead Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Leicester there are about 4.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfield Close Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Herrick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Church Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wyvern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rushey Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Eastfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Riverside Community Primary School Birstall | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-day-nursery-ey346422) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charnwood Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-nursery-and-pre-school-ey373022) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tangent House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tangent-house-day-nursery-ey267618) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charnwood Pre-school & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2598042) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thurmaston Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurmaston-village-pre-school-ey349077) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-2576968) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandfield Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandfield Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandfield Pre-School take?

Sandfield Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sandfield Pre-School?

Sandfield Pre-School is run by Friends Pre-School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sandfield Pre-School?

Leicester North (Great Central Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandfield Pre-School?

You can call 07916 700961.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2546902)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandfield+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJTYWoiq1hd0gR9yH8hmn-kEY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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