# Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school

Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school is a sessional pre-school at Vernon Institute, Church Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6EN, in Saughall, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandy-bears-saughall-forest-pre-school-2749428  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Vernon Institute, Church Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6EN
- Registered places: 53
- Ofsted URN: 2749428

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749428

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2749428). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749428)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749428)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749428)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1659398)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Vernon Institute, Church Road, Saughall, Chester, CH1 6EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.223752,-2.958380

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Saughall Park, 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| J H Godwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-house-day-nursery-2807044) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mollington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mollington-pre-school-ey255969) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-305344) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [S4YC @ Blacon Cc](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-blacon-cc-ey557131) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Ash Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-tree-day-nursery-ey545317) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Stars (Deeside) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-deeside-ltd-sin00001145) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school's Ofsted rating?

Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school was inspected on 12 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school take?

Sandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749428)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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