# Sunflowers Nursery School

Sunflowers Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Old School House, Church Lane, Saxilby, LINCOLN, LN1 2PE, in Saxilby, Lincolnshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-nursery-school-ey388910  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Old School House, Church Lane, Saxilby, LINCOLN, LN1 2PE
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01522 702155
- Website: http://www.sunflowersmilenurserys.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY388910

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 May 2023, 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/EY388910

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY388910). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388910)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388910)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388910)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/234238)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Old School House, Church Lane, Saxilby, LINCOLN, LN1 2PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.274716,-0.659759

- Station: Saxilby, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lincolnshire there are about 2.9 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxilby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fleur-de-lys-nursery-and-preschool-2737380) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sturton Cygnets](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sturton-cygnets-2853747) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Village Pre School and Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-and-kids-club-ey283153) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Little Scallywags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-scallywags-pre-school-253573) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [YMCA Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-woodlands-nursery-ey319646) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Paper Moon Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-253695) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Sunflowers Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 12 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflowers Nursery School take?

Sunflowers Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Sunflowers Nursery School?

You can call 01522 702155 and visit www.sunflowersmilenurserys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388910)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflower+Smile+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJFwTBYBlReEgRb9L6RwlK7Dk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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