# Browns Lane Preschool

Browns Lane Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Browns Lane Pre-school, Browns Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4LQ, in Storrington, West Sussex. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, 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/browns-lane-preschool-2658899  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Browns Lane Pre-school, Browns Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4LQ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01903 746592
- Website: http://www.brownslanepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2658899

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, 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/16/2658899

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2658899). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658899)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658899)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658899)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/535196)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Browns Lane Pre-school, Browns Lane, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.915683,-0.453273

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Meadowside Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Thakeham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery School Company Storrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-2849143) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey563519) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cootham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cootham-pre-school-113448) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-2526325) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [The Treehouse Nursery West Chiltington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-west-chiltington-2722958) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Chanctonbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chanctonbury-preschool-2727666) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Browns Lane Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Browns Lane Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Browns Lane Preschool take?

Browns Lane Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Browns Lane Preschool?

You can call 01903 746592 and visit www.brownslanepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658899)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Browns+Lane+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ25GOFA-8dUgR8lDC-PyMZV8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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