# Thornton Pre-School Playgroup

Thornton Pre-School Playgroup is a full-day nursery at School Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5BJ, in Thornton, Lancashire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-pre-school-playgroup-ey271296  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: School Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5BJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07792 784687
- Ofsted URN: EY271296

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 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/EY271296

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY271296). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271296)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271296)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271296)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/146790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.870043,-2.998642

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hawthorne Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stanah Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Great Arley School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Carleton Green Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oak Tree Nursery School Stanah](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-nursery-school-stanah-ey549517) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Marmalade Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-nursery-2540885) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-502179) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-pre-school-ey318019) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Kids Planet Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-thornton-2683675) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thornton Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thornton Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornton Pre-School Playgroup take?

Thornton Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Thornton Pre-School Playgroup?

Poulton-le-Fylde is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thornton Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07792 784687.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271296)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thornton+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJT9_51StDe0gRKmsPQcKlkNs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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