Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
URN: 110956 • Warrington WA2 9HY
Overview
- Name
- Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
- URN
- 110956
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 83.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marcia Atherton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01925623640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandy Lane, Warrington WA2 9HY
Summary
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School located in central Warrington, Cheshire. Catering to children aged 2 to 4 years, the nursery is committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive learning environment led by fully qualified teachers. The school has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to early years education.
The curriculum focuses on fostering children's development across key areas, including personal, social, and emotional development, communication and language, and physical development. The nursery also features an on-site Forest School, which encourages outdoor learning and exploration, promoting curiosity and creativity among the children.
Sandy Lane values strong partnerships with families, viewing them as essential to the learning community. The nursery offers various resources and support for parents, including home learning activities and wraparound care options. With a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, Sandy Lane aims to nurture each child's potential in a safe and stimulating environment.
The curriculum focuses on fostering children's development across key areas, including personal, social, and emotional development, communication and language, and physical development. The nursery also features an on-site Forest School, which encourages outdoor learning and exploration, promoting curiosity and creativity among the children.
Sandy Lane values strong partnerships with families, viewing them as essential to the learning community. The nursery offers various resources and support for parents, including home learning activities and wraparound care options. With a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, Sandy Lane aims to nurture each child's potential in a safe and stimulating environment.
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- No nearby alternatives found.
Key details
- LA
- Warrington
- Age range
- 2 - 4
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 49 | 47 | 0.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 55 | 37 | 26.70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 48 | 52 | 20.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 48 | 52 | 20.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 54 | 49 | 8.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 45 | 54 | 3.80 |
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