# St John's Nursery and Pre-School

St John's Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St John's Nursery and Pre-School, Carter Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BL, in Sandown, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey419751  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John's Nursery and Pre-School, Carter Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BL
- Registered places: 105
- Ofsted URN: EY419751

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 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/EY419751

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY419751). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419751)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419751)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St John's Nursery and Pre-School, Carter Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.657924,-1.151889

- Station: Sandown, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ferncliff Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sandham 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 Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Island Day Nursery - Sandown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-day-nursery-sandown-ey355567) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Berry Hill Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-childcare-ltd-ey484555) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [GattenandLake Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gattenandlake-childcare-ey466931) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Furzehill Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furzehill-childcare-centre-2660920) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pre-school @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-st-helens-2695785) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Windmills Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmills-pre-school-ey447958) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Nursery and Pre-School take?

St John's Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Nursery and Pre-School?

Sandown is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY419751)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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