# Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School

Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QW, in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashurst-wood-community-pre-school-ey397901  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QW
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01342 825515
- Website: http://ashurstwoodpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY397901

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397901

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY397901). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397901)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397901)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397901)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/30079)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.112024,0.030293

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Brambletye School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Michael Hall School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Estcots Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Greenfields School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sackville School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashdown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashdown-day-nursery-2532408) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Chums Pre School East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-chums-pre-school-east-grinstead-2546583) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [NGA - The Meads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nga-the-meads-2879649) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Paddington Preschool Stage Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paddington-preschool-stage-two-113627) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [All Kids Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-kids-ltd-ey224991) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sunnyside Community Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-community-pre-school-cio-2646022) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 1 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School take?

Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ashurst Wood Community Pre-School?

You can call 01342 825515 and visit ashurstwoodpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY397901)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ashurst+Wood+Community+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJRxaobg9mLIgRmkUTFtR9zJk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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