# Bluecoat Nursery

Bluecoat Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham, RH13 0LJ, in Southwater North, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluecoat-nursery-ey554587  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham, RH13 0LJ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01403 247446
- Website: https://www.bluecoatsports.co.uk/bluecoat-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY554587

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, 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/EY554587

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY554587). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554587)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554587)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554587)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bluecoat Nursery, Christs Hospital, Horsham, RH13 0LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.044353,-0.362527

- Station: Christs Hospital, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Southwater Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Castlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Arunside School, Horsham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Barns Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Muntham House School |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Shelley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southwater Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2701212) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Southwater Village Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Kookaburra Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-ey381404) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Catkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catkins-nursery-ey490599) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Horsham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-horsham-day-nursery-and-preschool-2635216) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bluecoat Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bluecoat Nursery take?

Bluecoat Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bluecoat Nursery?

Christs Hospital is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bluecoat Nursery?

You can call 01403 247446 and visit www.bluecoatsports.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554587)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluecoat+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJvZHamYTqdUgRk6g3YUGXzIg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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