# Sunshine Nursery School

Sunshine Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 2 Gisbourne House, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7HU, in New Horwich, Derbyshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey343935  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Gisbourne House, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7HU
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01663 733929
- Website: http://www.sunshinenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY343935

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 April 2022, 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/EY343935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY343935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343935)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343935)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1259155)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Gisbourne House, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.326905,-1.983940

- Station: Whaley Bridge, 0.2 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Buxworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Bridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bridge-nursery-2779094) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buxworth Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buxworth-pre-school-ey454358) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-ey392081) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Chinley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chinley-day-nursery-ey497467) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Wizards Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wizards-pre-school-ey545331) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-ey346962) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Sunshine Nursery School Good at its inspection on 1 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Sunshine Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

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

Whaley Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Nursery School?

You can call 01663 733929 and visit www.sunshinenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343935)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJb0MdjlY0ekgRhdSOe7rbwOU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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