# The Sandcastle Nursery

The Sandcastle Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Sandcastle Nursery, Lane End Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 4JF, in Sands, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sandcastle-nursery-ey427490  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Sandcastle Nursery, Lane End Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 4JF
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01494 474848
- Website: http://www.sandcastlenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY427490

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 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/EY427490

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY427490). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427490)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427490)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427490)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1995084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Sandcastle Nursery, Lane End Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 4JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.631885,-0.786000

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Round Wood, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Vanguard 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 Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Millbrook Combined School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oakridge School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chiltern Wood School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Disraeli School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| West Wycombe School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Downley School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (March 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-nursery-2885341) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aflah Nursery, High Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aflah-nursery-high-wycombe-ey539874) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tot Town Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tot-town-nursery-ltd-116697) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [First Steps First Wycombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-wycombe-2852652) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cherrygrove Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherrygrove-nursery-ey267900) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kite Ridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kite-ridge-ey496810) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Sandcastle Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Sandcastle Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Sandcastle Nursery take?

The Sandcastle Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Sandcastle Nursery?

High Wycombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Sandcastle Nursery?

You can call 01494 474848 and visit www.sandcastlenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427490)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sandcastle+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_WHb7l2KdkgRCKEjHSwd-3g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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