# Sunshine Pre-School

Sunshine Pre-School is a full-day nursery at School House, East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL, in Whitchurch, Bristol. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-ey224537  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School House, East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL
- Registered places: 21
- Phone: 0117 977 4170
- Website: http://www.sunshinepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY224537

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 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/EY224537

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY224537). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224537)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224537)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224537)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/311660)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School House, East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.406253,-2.570648

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bamfield Green Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Briery Leaze Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hengrove Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- 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 Bristol there are about 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wansdyke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Whitchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| E-ACT Perry Court Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| New Fosseway School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bridge Learning Campus | All-through | 3–16 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodlands Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hive Preschool and Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-preschool-and-early-years-2891408) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Whitchurch Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitchurch-under-fives-107106) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-155709) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Pre-School Whitchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-pre-school-whitchurch-ey546733) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Hengrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-hengrove-2734012) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Stockwood Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-stockwood-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey221445) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-School take?

Sunshine Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sunshine Pre-School?

You can call 0117 977 4170 and visit www.sunshinepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224537)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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