# Sandford Preschool

Sandford Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 14 Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6TF, in Brighton le Sands, Sefton. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandford-preschool-2503869  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 14 Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6TF
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0151 924 4769
- Ofsted URN: 2503869

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 May 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/16/2503869

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2503869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503869)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503869)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503869)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 6TF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.486270,-3.042915

- Station: Blundellsands & Crosby, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hall Road, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Valewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St. Mary's College |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blundellsands Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blundellsands-kindergarten-310399) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kristaval Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kristaval-day-care-ey450777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Streatham House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/streatham-house-nursery-ey459185) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Atherton House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/atherton-house-school-ey302394) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-nursery-ey485502) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Carousel Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-310405) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandford Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandford Preschool Good at its inspection on 6 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandford Preschool take?

Sandford Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sandford Preschool?

Blundellsands & Crosby is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandford Preschool?

You can call 0151 924 4769.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503869)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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