# Barcombe Playgroup

Barcombe Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road, Barcombe, LEWES, BN8 5BH, in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barcombe-playgroup-ey422509  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road, Barcombe, LEWES, BN8 5BH
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07845 937254
- Website: http://barcombeplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY422509

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 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/EY422509

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY422509). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422509)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422509)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422509)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road, Barcombe, LEWES, BN8 5BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.922868,0.023605

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hamsey Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pippa's Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippas-group-2578709) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Toddlers Inn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-inn-nursery-ey454640) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Newick Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newick-pre-school-109467) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-childcare-ltd-2856215) |  |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Cottage Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottage-pre-school-2707018) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones, Lewes Community Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-lewes-community-nursery-ltd-ey459301) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barcombe Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barcombe Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barcombe Playgroup take?

Barcombe Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Barcombe Playgroup?

You can call 07845 937254 and visit barcombeplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422509)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barcombe+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJqZ-WFiNi30cRzqaiQ2seAtM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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