# Sunshine Nursery School

Sunshine Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2GG, in Sudbury, Suffolk. It is registered for 141 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-school-ey405248  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2GG
- Registered places: 141
- Phone: 01787 371797
- Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/sunshine-nursery-school
- Ofsted URN: EY405248

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405248

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2010 (Reference EY405248). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405248)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405248)
- Registered places: 141 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405248)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2GG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.040614,0.743659

- Station: Sudbury (Suffolk), 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Belle Vue Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Suffolk there are about 3.5 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Kiln Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillside Special School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Woodhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wells Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springfields Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-pre-school-ltd-ey456088) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Playbox, St Johns Methodist Church Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playbox-st-johns-methodist-church-preschool-251691) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Springfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfields-day-nursery-ey538426) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-great-cornard-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey258381) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Woodpeckers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodpeckers-nursery-251810) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [First Friends Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-pre-school-ey301142) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Sunshine Nursery School was inspected on 27 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Sunshine Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 141 children at any one time.

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

Sudbury (Suffolk) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Nursery School?

You can call 01787 371797 and visit www.storal.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405248)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ_Qa1KmtV2EcRRy_G2c74asM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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