Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Nursery · Local authority nursery school · Ages 2–4 · Warrington
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is a nursery school in Warrington for ages 2–4 (local authority nursery school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 14 March 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9HY
- Type
- Local authority nursery school
- Phase
- Nursery
- Ages
- 2–4
- Sector
- State-funded
- Council
- Warrington
- Pupils on roll
- 102 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 2.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 14 March 2023
Strengths
- “Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is a magical place for young children to play and learn in.”
- “The school motto, ‘Nurture curiosity and inspire imagination’, is at the heart of everything this school does.”
- “Leaders and staff are highly ambitious for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 May 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby nursery schools
Straight-line distance, in Warrington.
- Little Bears 0.5 mi Good
- ABC 123 Day Nursery Ltd 0.6 mi Good
- Ashbourne Day Nursery at Padgate 1.0 mi Good
- Blackbrook Nursery School 1.0 mi Good
- Kids Planet - Beamont 1.0 mi Good
- Calllands Pre-School & Link Club 1.1 mi Good
- Bright Horizons Callands Day Nursery and Preschool 1.1 mi Good
- The Cheshire Day Nursery @ Winwick 1.1 mi Outstanding