# Charley Barley's Nursery

Charley Barley's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 120 Stanford Avenue, BRIGHTON, BN1 6FE, in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 46 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charley-barleys-nursery-ey500429  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 120 Stanford Avenue, BRIGHTON, BN1 6FE
- Registered places: 46
- Phone: 01273 958750
- Website: http://www.charleybarleys.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500429

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 August 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/EY500429

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY500429). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500429)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500429)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500429)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 120 Stanford Avenue, BRIGHTON, BN1 6FE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.842786,-0.134862

- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.4 miles
- Station: Moulsecoomb, 0.7 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Blakers Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hollingbury Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Saunders Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Central Hub Brighton |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bear's House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-nursery-ey552028) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Growing Up Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-up-green-ey314344) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Buntings Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-ltd-2660030) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fiveways Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fiveways-playcentre-ey422545) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hollingbury Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollingbury-park-pre-school-ey453048) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-ey284309) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charley Barley's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charley Barley's Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charley Barley's Nursery take?

Charley Barley's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charley Barley's Nursery?

London Road (Brighton) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Charley Barley's Nursery?

You can call 01273 958750 and visit www.charleybarleys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500429)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charley+Barley%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT7VYqoGFdUgR-SRyKuE86sY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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