# Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup

Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Baptist Church, Sandon Road, Stafford, ST16 3HW, in Beaconside, Staffordshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandon-road-baptist-church-playgroup-218218  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Baptist Church, Sandon Road, Stafford, ST16 3HW
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01785 747182
- Website: https://sandonroadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 218218

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 May 2025, 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/16/218218

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1992 (Reference 218218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218218)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218218)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218218)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Baptist Church, Sandon Road, Stafford, ST16 3HW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.822823,-2.108032

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Charnley Road Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Tillington Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Beaconfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Greenhall |  | 2–5 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Marshlands School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Impressions Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-impressions-day-nursery-ey360529) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sandytots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandytots-ey469523) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey449359) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dollymixtures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-2890559) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dollymixtures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dollymixtures-day-nursery-ey104370) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-2891895) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup Good at its inspection on 21 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup take?

Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup?

Stafford is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup?

You can call 01785 747182 and visit sandonroadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218218)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandon+Road+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJIUbE_SdyekgRNBtCd_B6M3Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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