# Charters Ancaster Nursery

Charters Ancaster Nursery is a full-day nursery at Charters Ancaster, Gunters Lane, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 4EB, in Glenleigh Park, East Sussex. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 32 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charters-ancaster-nursery-ey558142  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Charters Ancaster, Gunters Lane, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 4EB
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01424 216670
- Website: http://www.chartersancaster.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY558142

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2021, 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/EY558142

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558142). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558142)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558142)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558142)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/766061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Charters Ancaster, Gunters Lane, Bexhill On Sea, TN39 4EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851496,0.462592

- Station: Collington, 0.9 miles
- Station: Bexhill, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bexhill Down, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Bexhill Down (upper) Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sidley Recreation Ground Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bending Crescent Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Bexhill Down (lower) Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sidley House Play Area, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Offa Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College |  | 5–19 | Good (March 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Little Common School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dragonflies Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-community-nursery-2625375) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Maggie's Day Nursery Bexhill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maggies-day-nursery-bexhill-2779183) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-nursery-ey431319) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherry Blossom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-blossom-preschool-2753408) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Amberley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amberley-nursery-156381) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-playgroup-511221) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Charters Ancaster Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Charters Ancaster Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Charters Ancaster Nursery take?

Charters Ancaster Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Charters Ancaster Nursery?

Collington is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Charters Ancaster Nursery?

You can call 01424 216670 and visit www.chartersancaster.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558142)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charters+Ancaster&query_place_id=ChIJnXnCkPgR30cRFkXOjoaf1kE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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