# Bede's Nursery

Bede's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hollywell Mount, Dukes Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7XL, in Meads, East Sussex. It is registered for 39 children. It is run by St Bedes School Trust Sussex.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey340176  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollywell Mount, Dukes Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7XL
- Registered places: 39
- Run by: [St Bedes School Trust Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-bedes-school-trust-sussex)
- Ofsted URN: EY340176

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY340176). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340176)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340176)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340176)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951326)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollywell Mount, Dukes Drive, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7XL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.751961,0.267768

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: All Saints Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede's Prep School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Prep |  | 0–14 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bede's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey497919) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Andrew's Prep Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-prep-nursery-2598928) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Saffrons Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffrons-park-nursery-2517516) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Copperfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copperfields-day-nursery-ey436240) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey373498) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-2766973) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Bede's Nursery take?

Bede's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bede's Nursery?

Bede's Nursery is run by St Bedes School Trust Sussex, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bede's Nursery?

Eastbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340176)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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