# Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at The Oval Park, Saltdean, BN2 8SJ, in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 72 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare 360 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey547518  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Oval Park, Saltdean, BN2 8SJ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01273 271969
- Website: https://appletreenurseryschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare 360 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-360-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY547518

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 April 2025, 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/EY547518

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY547518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547518)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547518)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547518)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Oval Park, Saltdean, BN2 8SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.804419,-0.040438

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Saltdean Oval, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 72 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Longhill High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Boomerang Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boomerang-kids-ey298720) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Saltdean Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-preschool-130769) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Saltdean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-pre-school-2860981) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Apple Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-school-2696698) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey561910) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Wild Monkeys Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wild-monkeys-nursery-2698196) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.0 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 10 April 2025, 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 30 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.

### 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/EY547518)
- 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=ChIJsYDugACHdUgR0hLH96THKpU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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