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St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup # St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · St Cuthberts Church Hall, Botanic Road, Southport, PR9 7NN · Sefton Number of places 35 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Sefton About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup, established in 1984 in Southport, Merseyside, offers a welcoming and secure learning environment for children aged two to four. The pre-school operates term-time only from 8am to 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and from 8am to 1pm on Thursdays. With a team of 12 dedicated staff, including a manager and nine staff qualified to early years level 3, the setting ensures every child feels valued and supported. The pre-school prides itself on its respectful ethos where staff go to great lengths to ensure all children feel loved and valued. They skilfully weave children's interests into exciting learning opportunities, fostering a strong sense of self-confidence and promoting independence. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and high-quality early years provision within the community. What it's like Children settle exceptionally well at this inviting pre-school. Staff have created a special learning environment in which children are safe and secure. Children arrive keen and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Respect is a golden thread that weaves through this exceptional pre-school. Meaningful learning Inspirational leadership Outstanding interactions Parental support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am - 3:30pm, Thursday: 8am - 1pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 1984 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup Last inspected 7 January 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children settle exceptionally well at this inviting pre-school. Staff have created a special learning environment in which children are safe and secure. Children arrive keen and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Respect is a golden thread that weaves through this exceptional pre-school. Inspector highlights - Children settle exceptionally well at this inviting pre-school. - Staff expertly use children's interests along with what children need to learn next to plan exciting learning opportunities for the day ahead. - Children are engaged in meaningful learning and develop knowledge of the local area and delight in nature as they walk to the park. - Staff seize every opportunity to extend children's vocabulary through exciting stories, songs and meaningful conversations. - Leaders ensure focused evaluation, self-reflection and collaboration put the needs of children and their families at the heart of every decision. - Staff are extremely well supported to carry out their roles, receiving focused supervision and feedback to improve practice. - Parents are overwhelmingly grateful for the support staff offer, including useful information, a nursery library, and workshops on various topics. - The provider ensures children have access to experiences they may not otherwise get, such as trips to the zoo and theatre. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and put children's interests first. Inspection #10367322 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268225) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367322 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268225)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310478) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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They swiftly put interventions in place to ensure all children make excellent progress. ## Parent Reviews of St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLMZ38TjHsWEhaJSHXx6aAYOqzQXEyi4x6JVpytVjA7UaS29g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) rebecca lonsdale 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNnZtQlp3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b3fac4bcc7473:0x9ab3713620ba26f1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIpeztAeP1I1Mdfhy7imfNGZzdtzlxRLj0AYLu8DAMgZcoFmg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) THE KEEFES 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnMDZidGx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b3fac4bcc7473:0x9ab3713620ba26f1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLur44vnioEO_NNVKBxDvrbUEqW-yk269NVpJUE7DMHgUEYHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Magdalena Kogut 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnLU4ydlVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b3fac4bcc7473:0x9ab3713620ba26f1) Reviews from Google for St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11147377979963352817&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - January 2025 Outstanding - February 2019 Outstanding - October 2015 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup ### What are the opening hours at St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup? ### How does St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup support children with SEND? ### Which area does St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup serve? ### What is the age range at St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southport Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to St Cuthberts Pre-School Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Kinderworld Montessori Nursery Southport · PR9 7BL ](/nursery/kinderworld-montessori-nursery-pr9-7bl-310432) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Rocking Horse Nursery (Southport) Southport · PR9 7EQ ](/nursery/rocking-horse-nursery-southport-limited-pr9-7eq-ey248043) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Southport Southport · PR9 9BJ 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-southport-pr9-9bj-ey499371) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Hazeldene Day Nursery Southport · PR8 6AE 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hazeldene-day-nursery-pr8-6ae-ey344146) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Cherubs Day Nursery Southport · PR8 6DX ](/nursery/cherubs-day-nursery-pr8-6dx-ey252771) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Chatterbox Day Nursery Southport · PR9 0ND ](/nursery/chatterbox-day-nursery-pr9-0nd-ey489937) [See all nurseries in Southport →](/search?q=Southport) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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