# Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 22 Connaught Road, Brighton, BN3 3WB, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 37 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare 360 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-2635566  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 22 Connaught Road, Brighton, BN3 3WB
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01273 271969
- Website: https://appletreenurseryschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare 360 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-360-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2635566

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, 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/16/2635566

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2635566). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635566)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635566)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635566)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 22 Connaught Road, Brighton, BN3 3WB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828977,-0.177622

- Station: Hove, 0.5 miles
- Station: Aldrington, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Museum Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hove Beach Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hove Lawns, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stoneham Park, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Hove Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hove-village-nursery-at-hove-library-2524856) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shoresh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoresh-2746486) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Honeycroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeycroft-130746) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Shirley Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-street-day-nursery-2590365) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Home By The Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-by-the-sea-ey233920) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons New Church Road, Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-new-church-road-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494567) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 28 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School take?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is run by Childcare 360 Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

Hove is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 01273 271969 and visit appletreenurseryschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2635566)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJY64jx3KFdUgRlgL3dAaQxZU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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