# Sunflowers Nursery

Sunflowers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Winchester House, Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LW, in Town End Farm, Sunderland. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-ey277082  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Winchester House, Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LW
- Registered places: 46
- Ofsted URN: EY277082

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/EY277082

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY277082). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY277082)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY277082)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY277082)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/651238)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Winchester House, Baxter Road, Sunderland, SR5 4LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.932338,-1.456830

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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 Sunderland there are about 5.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town End Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bexhill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hylton Castle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harry Watts Academy |  | 5–16 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| West Boldon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Boldon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546318) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stanley's at Boldon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanleys-at-boldon-ey442278) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Hylton Red House Nursery School Birth to Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hylton-red-house-nursery-school-birth-to-three-provision-2802698) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Sunshine Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-312604) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey450875) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunflowers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunflowers Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflowers Nursery take?

Sunflowers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunflowers Nursery?

East Boldon is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY277082)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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