# Apple Tree Nursery School

Apple Tree Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Whiteways Centre, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB, in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 25 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 5.0 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childcare 360 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-school-2696698  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whiteways Centre, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 01273 271969
- Website: https://appletreenurseryschools.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare 360 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-360-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2696698

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 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/16/2696698

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2696698). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696698)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696698)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696698)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Whiteways Centre, Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.806013,-0.056752

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Aubyn's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Rottingdean Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Rottingdean Play Area, 0.4 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 23 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Saltdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Longhill High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey561910) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Boomerang Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boomerang-kids-ey298720) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey547518) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Saltdean Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-preschool-130769) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Saltdean Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saltdean-pre-school-2860981) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ovingdean Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingdean-nursery-school-ey489703) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Nursery School Good at its inspection on 12 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Apple Tree Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Tree Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Apple Tree 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/16/2696698)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJBcYoek6HdUgRyLBQ-yXceSQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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