# Barn Owls Pre-School

Barn Owls Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Etchingham Primary School and Nursery, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham, TN19 7BY, in Etchingham, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barn-owls-pre-school-ey485494  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Etchingham Primary School and Nursery, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham, TN19 7BY
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY485494

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485494

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2015 (Reference EY485494). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485494)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485494)
- 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/EY485494)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 January 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/741209)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Etchingham Primary School and Nursery, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham, TN19 7BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.007805,0.428256

- Station: Etchingham, 0.6 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etchingham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Burwash CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddle Ducks Nursery Hurst Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-nursery-hurst-green-2884005) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Parsonage Farm Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parsonage-farm-day-nursery-limited-ey276134) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Robertsbridge Children's Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robertsbridge-childrens-services-ey349730) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Ladybirds Preschool Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-preschool-playgroup-ey293520) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Puddle Ducks Nursery Salehurst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-ducks-nursery-salehurst-2852482) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Netherfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netherfield-pre-school-ey370015) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barn Owls Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Barn Owls Pre-School was inspected on 15 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Barn Owls Pre-School take?

Barn Owls Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barn Owls Pre-School?

Etchingham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485494)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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