# Bluebell Barn Nursery

Bluebell Barn Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Nest, London Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1QQ, in North End, West Sussex. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by S P Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-nursery-2777981  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Nest, London Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1QQ
- Registered places: 60
- Run by: [S P Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/s-p-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2777981

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 April 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 | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2777981). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Nest, London Road, EAST GRINSTEAD, RH19 1QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.135844,-0.031585

- Station: East Grinstead, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halsford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Felbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Blackwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Estcots Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Tigers Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tigers-day-nursery-ltd-ey366771) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Yarburgh Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yarburgh-community-preschool-113845) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Windmill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-day-nursery-2856852) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack And Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-ey488932) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Stay And Play Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-pre-school-ey554931) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees At East Grinstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-east-grinstead-2570347) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bluebell Barn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Bluebell Barn Nursery was inspected on 13 April 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 Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bluebell Barn Nursery take?

Bluebell Barn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bluebell Barn Nursery?

Bluebell Barn Nursery is run by S P Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bluebell Barn Nursery?

East Grinstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777981)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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