# Chanctonbury Preschool

Chanctonbury Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Old School House, Rectory Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3AS, in Ashington, West Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chanctonbury-preschool-2727666  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old School House, Rectory Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3AS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01903 950766
- Website: https://chanctonburypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2727666

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 March 2025, 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/16/2727666

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2727666). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727666)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727666)
- 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/16/2727666)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School House, Rectory Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.935855,-0.394578

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashington Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashington-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey443421) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey563519) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Treehouse Nursery West Chiltington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-west-chiltington-2722958) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Browns Lane Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/browns-lane-preschool-2658899) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Nursery School Company Storrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-2849143) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-2526325) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chanctonbury Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chanctonbury Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 20 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chanctonbury Preschool take?

Chanctonbury Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Chanctonbury Preschool?

You can call 01903 950766 and visit chanctonburypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727666)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chanctonbury+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJPfLdpQ-_dUgRriVqpg-L_Y8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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