# St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup

St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St Cuthberts Church Hall, Botanic Road, Southport, PR9 7NN, in Churchtown, Sefton. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-cuthberts-pre-school-playgroup-310478  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Cuthberts Church Hall, Botanic Road, Southport, PR9 7NN
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07875 652248
- Website: https://www.stcuthbertspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 310478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1984 (Reference 310478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 October 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/537916)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Cuthberts Church Hall, Botanic Road, Southport, PR9 7NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.660034,-2.961834

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Meols Civic Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Botanic Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchtown Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crossens Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Larkfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Peterhouse School |  | 5–19 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Marshside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderworld Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderworld-montessori-nursery-310432) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-southport-limited-ey248043) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southport-ey499371) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Cherubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-day-nursery-ey252771) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Hazeldene Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-ey344146) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Chatterbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-ey489937) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup take?

St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup?

Meols Cop is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07875 652248 and visit www.stcuthbertspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Cuthbert%27s+Pre-School+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJc3TMS6w_e0gR8Sa6IDZxs5o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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