# Community Playcentre @ Walberton

Community Playcentre @ Walberton is a full-day nursery at The Recreation Field, The Street, Walberton, ARUNDEL, BN18 0PJ, in Walberton, West Sussex. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-ey496233  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Recreation Field, The Street, Walberton, ARUNDEL, BN18 0PJ
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01243 555922
- Website: https://www.walbertonpre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496233

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/EY496233

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496233). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496233)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496233)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496233)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1020410)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Recreation Field, The Street, Walberton, ARUNDEL, BN18 0PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.845329,-0.619702

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Barnham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Slindon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Yapton CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Amicus School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Squirrel's Den Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-den-daycare-2757571) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hopscotch Fontwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-fontwell-2808585) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Yapton Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yapton-community-pre-school-ey343682) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Potter's House Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potters-house-preschool-2634340) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossom and Bloom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-and-bloom-day-nursery-2699855) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Three Little Birds Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-little-birds-forest-nursery-2747370) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Community Playcentre @ Walberton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Community Playcentre @ Walberton Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Community Playcentre @ Walberton take?

Community Playcentre @ Walberton is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Community Playcentre @ Walberton?

Barnham is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Community Playcentre @ Walberton?

You can call 01243 555922 and visit www.walbertonpre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496233)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Walberton+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ_fJ3oN-xdUgRnvk8KvlYWHA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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