# Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group

Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group is a sessional pre-school at St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, in Willingdon, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-hill-pre-school-and-toddler-group-511229  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9HT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07925 956073
- Website: http://chalkhillpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 511229

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 2023, 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/16/511229

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1995 (Reference 511229). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511229)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511229)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511229)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Church Hall, Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9HT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.799956,0.254740

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Huggetts Lane 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Willingdon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Summerdown School |  | 3–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jumping Beans Nursery CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-beans-nursery-cio-2704281) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-willingdon-pre-school-nursery-507915) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511254) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-childrens-nursery-ltd-2731597) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-109364) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-polegate-2798362) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group Outstanding at its inspection on 14 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group take?

Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group?

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group?

You can call 07925 956073 and visit chalkhillpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/511229)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chalk+Hill+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJtXOMkXRx30cRsbdRvyQLztw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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