Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is a nursery school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School currently has around 96 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.8%). other white pupils make up about 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9HY |
| Website: | www.sandylanenurseryandforestschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01925623640 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Warrington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Marcia Atherton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110956 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 96 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| White British | 68.80% | 66 |
| Other White | 16.70% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 3 |
| Chinese | 3.10% | 3 |
| African | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (Controlled) Infant School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9BX | - not rated | 811 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 870 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.