# Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre

Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre is a full-day nursery at Chichester Nursery School, St. James Road, CHICHESTER, PO19 7AB, in Portfield, West Sussex. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 34 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-ey301600  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chichester Nursery School, St. James Road, CHICHESTER, PO19 7AB
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01243 642959
- Website: http://www.chichesternursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY301600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2005 (Reference EY301600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301600)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301600)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chichester Nursery School, St. James Road, CHICHESTER, PO19 7AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.838125,-0.764075

- Station: Chichester, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Litten Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: St James's or Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey286112) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Welcome House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-ey427635) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Lizzie's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-ltd-ey366537) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ Shopwyke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-shopwyke-2863065) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Learners Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ltd-2579846) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre Good at its inspection on 4 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre take?

Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre?

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

### How do I contact Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre?

You can call 01243 642959 and visit www.chichesternursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY301600)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chichester+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJTV8XW59SdEgRU5uzVHfpQeo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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