# Birdham Pre-school

Birdham Pre-school is a full-day nursery at The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, CHICHESTER, PO20 7HB, in Birdham, West Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdham-pre-school-ey477963  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, CHICHESTER, PO20 7HB
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01243 514562
- Website: http://www.birdhampreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY477963

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, 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/EY477963

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY477963). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477963)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477963)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477963)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/580710)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, CHICHESTER, PO20 7HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.793955,-0.835261

- 1 bus stop 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 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 11 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdham CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Diggers Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-ltd-2664087) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Diggers Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-2579037) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ Witterings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-witterings-2784216) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey281331) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [4+ Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/4-nursery-class-113340) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-montessori-nursery-ltd-113383) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Birdham Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Birdham Pre-school Good at its inspection on 3 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Birdham Pre-school take?

Birdham Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Birdham Pre-school?

You can call 01243 514562 and visit www.birdhampreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477963)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birdham+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJv1fFb3tRdEgRbpMLo4KDTwM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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