# Carousel Nursery School

Carousel Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 1 Westmoreland Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9LF, in Hollington, East Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-508960  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Westmoreland Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9LF
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01424 854725
- Website: https://www.carouselnurseryschools.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 508960

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 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/16/508960

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1999 (Reference 508960). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508960)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508960)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508960)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/175449)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Westmoreland Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.872418,0.542661

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Blackman Avenue Play Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hollington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Robsack Wood Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mulberry West St Leonards Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [In2play St Leonards Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-st-leonards-pre-school-2752059) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Artemis Hollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hollington-ey480202) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Silverdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdale-nursery-ey490148) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-2597019) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bear's House, St Leonards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-st-leonards-ey535686) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Robsack Wood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robsack-wood-nursery-2894362) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carousel Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carousel Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carousel Nursery School take?

Carousel Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carousel Nursery School?

West St Leonards is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Carousel Nursery School?

You can call 01424 854725 and visit www.carouselnurseryschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/508960)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carousel+Nursery+School+Ltd.&query_place_id=ChIJsYjgz3EQ30cR97V-FfCLZlU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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