# The Frantastic Pre-School

The Frantastic Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at The Frantastic Pre School, The Lodge, Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS, in Southport, Sefton. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-frantastic-pre-school-2842512  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Frantastic Pre School, The Lodge, Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2842512

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842512

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2842512). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842512)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842512)
- 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/16/2842512)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Frantastic Pre School, The Lodge, Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.647662,-2.998556

- Station: Southport, 0.2 miles
- Station: Meols Cop, 0.9 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kings Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Model Railway Village, 0.5 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 Sefton there are about 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Linaker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Norwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Birkdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Kew Woods Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Count Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-ey447331) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Hoghton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-hoghton-house-2815408) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-southport-ey499371) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chatterbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-ey489937) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lucy Lockets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucy-lockets-day-nursery-ey498739) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hazeldene Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-ey344146) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Frantastic Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

The Frantastic Pre-School was inspected on 26 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Frantastic Pre-School take?

The Frantastic Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Frantastic Pre-School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2842512)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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