# Chantry House Nursery

Chantry House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Chichester Gate, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8EL, in The Close, West Sussex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-ey363997  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chichester Gate, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8EL
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01243 788727
- Website: https://www.chantryhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY363997

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 December 2022, 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/EY363997

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY363997). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363997)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363997)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363997)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/441993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chichester Gate, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8EL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.829979,-0.784879

- Station: Chichester, 0.2 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Donnington Park, 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Parklands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chichester Free School | All-through | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-the-westgate-ey480916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-113485) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Richard's School Nursery Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-school-nursery-unit-113733) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-2864766) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Welcome House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-ey427635) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chantry House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chantry House Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chantry House Nursery take?

Chantry House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chantry House Nursery?

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chantry House Nursery?

You can call 01243 788727 and visit www.chantryhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363997)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chantry+House+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJJz6DgGJSdEgRHfYGcOCuS2A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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