# Colgate Pre-School

Colgate Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Colgate Memorial Hall, Blackhouse Road, Colgate, Horsham, RH13 6HS, in Colgate, West Sussex. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colgate-pre-school-113443  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Colgate Memorial Hall, Blackhouse Road, Colgate, Horsham, RH13 6HS
- Registered places: 38
- Ofsted URN: 113443

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, 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/16/113443

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1992 (Reference 113443). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113443)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113443)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113443)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/158732)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Colgate Memorial Hall, Blackhouse Road, Colgate, Horsham, RH13 6HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.079136,-0.238050

- Faygate (rail): 1.6 miles

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Cottesmore School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Bewbush Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Barn Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-pre-school-ey563564) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Broadfield Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broadfield-nursery-cic-ey474981) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Tots Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-pre-school-113796) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bewbush Community Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bewbush-community-nursery-cic-ey462035) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Nursery and Farm School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-nursery-and-farm-school-2692081) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Hours Pre-School Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-pre-school-crawley-113510) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Colgate Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Colgate Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Colgate Pre-School take?

Colgate Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Colgate Pre-School?

Faygate is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113443)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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