# Sutton St James Pre-School

Sutton St James Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Hollinhey Primary School, Bell Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 0EE, in Sutton Lane Ends, Cheshire East. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-st-james-pre-school-ey499746  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hollinhey Primary School, Bell Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 0EE
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07889 745466
- Website: http://www.suttonstjamespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY499746

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, 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/EY499746

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2016 (Reference EY499746). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499746)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499746)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499746)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollinhey Primary School, Bell Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 0EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.236321,-2.111741

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinhey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ash Grove Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Park Lane School |  | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Puss Bank School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Parkroyal Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Ivy Bank Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| The Macclesfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement (February 2020) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Adventures Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-adventures-ltd-ey541693) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Scamps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-day-nursery-ey433758) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Tiny Adventures Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-adventures-ltd-ey361364) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Parkroyal Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkroyal-pre-school-304964) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Ninas Nursery Macclesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ninas-nursery-macclesfield-ey465098) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Macclesfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/macclesfield-day-nursery-ey491094) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sutton St James Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sutton St James Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sutton St James Pre-School take?

Sutton St James Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sutton St James Pre-School?

Macclesfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sutton St James Pre-School?

You can call 07889 745466 and visit www.suttonstjamespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499746)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sutton+St+James+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJq1uHiONIekgRU060MYHmd-k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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