# Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School

Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School is a full-day nursery at Unit 6, Castle Farm, Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8AQ, in Wrenbury, Cheshire East. It is registered for 51 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-nursery-pre-school-ey555921  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 6, Castle Farm, Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8AQ
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01829 720000
- Website: https://sandybearsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY555921

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 March 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/EY555921

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY555921). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555921)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555921)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555921)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1038821)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 6, Castle Farm, Cholmondeley, Malpas, SY14 8AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.057014,-2.701355

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bradley Barns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradley-barns-nursery-ey539365) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Partou Brambley Hedge Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-brambley-hedge-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551216) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Rebeccas Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rebeccas-day-nursery-ey539519) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Sandy Bears Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-nursery-and-pre-school-ey443265) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Little Bears Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-day-care-ey426728) | Outstanding |  |  | 5.9 miles |
| [Outdoor-Fun Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/outdoor-fun-forest-school-nursery-2534833) | Good |  |  | 6.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School Good at its inspection on 25 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School take?

Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School?

You can call 01829 720000 and visit sandybearsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555921)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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