# Smallworld

Smallworld is a full-day nursery at Sandiway Primary School, Weaverham Road, Northwich, CW8 2ND, in Sandiway, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smallworld-ey226107  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sandiway Primary School, Weaverham Road, Northwich, CW8 2ND
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY226107

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 September 2023, 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/EY226107

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY226107). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226107)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226107)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226107)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1569097)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sandiway Primary School, Weaverham Road, Northwich, CW8 2ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.235554,-2.594149

- Station: Cuddington, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Cuddington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Weaverham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heather Grove Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-grove-montessori-nursery-ey461301) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oakmere Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakmere-day-nursery-2853103) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Squirrels Pre-school (Delamere Park)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-pre-school-delamere-park-2734440) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Beechwood Farm Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beechwood-farm-day-nursery-2744173) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Abbey Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-abbey-nursery-school-ey500660) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [S4YC @ Whitegate Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-whitegate-preschool-2746320) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smallworld's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smallworld Good at its inspection on 8 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smallworld take?

Smallworld is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Smallworld?

Cuddington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY226107)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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