# Bede's Nursery

Bede's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Downs House, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XH, in Meads, East Sussex. It is registered for 29 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by St Bedes School Trust Sussex.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey497919  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Downs House, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XH
- Registered places: 29
- Phone: 01323 356987
- Website: http://www.bedes.org/nursery
- Run by: [St Bedes School Trust Sussex](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-bedes-school-trust-sussex)
- Ofsted URN: EY497919

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 November 2024, 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/EY497919

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2016 (Reference EY497919). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497919)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497919)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497919)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Downs House, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 7XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.752280,0.267404

- 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 | 0.1 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 |
| The South Downs School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bede's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey340176) |  |  |  | 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 |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bede's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bede's Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bede's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 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.

### How do I contact Bede's Nursery?

You can call 01323 356987 and visit www.bedes.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497919)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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