# Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) is a full-day nursery at 80-82 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3EY, in Rustington, West Sussex. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Applepips Day Nursery Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-heritage-house-2813342 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 80-82 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3EY - Registered places: 25 - Run by: [Applepips Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/applepips-day-nursery-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2813342 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 13 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813342 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2813342). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813342) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813342) - 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/16/2813342) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1912230) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: 80-82 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3EY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.812533,-0.507358 - Station: Angmering, 0.8 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Brickfields 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 West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | East Preston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 1.1 miles | | East Preston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | | 1.2 miles | | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 1.5 miles | | River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles | | St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 1.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Play Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-113651) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Activ8 Nursery Rustington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activ8-nursery-rustington-2873056) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Rascals Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-pre-school-playgroup-113671) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Applepips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-ey486351) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey359612) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Bright Little Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-kiddies-2639070) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)'s Ofsted rating? Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) was inspected on 13 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) take? Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time. ### Who runs Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)? Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House) is run by Applepips Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What is the nearest station to Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)? Angmering is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813342) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.