# Coolham Montessori Nursery School

Coolham Montessori Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Coolham Village Hall, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN, in Coolham, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coolham-montessori-nursery-school-ey313759  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Coolham Village Hall, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01403 741101
- Website: http://coolhammontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY313759

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 June 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/EY313759

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY313759). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313759)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313759)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313759)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1245995)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Coolham Village Hall, Billingshurst Road, Coolham, Horsham, RH13 8QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.995759,-0.411735

- Playground: Coolham village hall children's playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 3 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dauxwood Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dauxwood-pre-school-group-ey486116) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-ey420054) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [St Gabriel's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-playgroup-113717) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Barns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-113371) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [First Steps Childcare @ Brinsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-brinsbury-ey308040) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Southwater Village Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Coolham Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Coolham Montessori Nursery School Good at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Coolham Montessori Nursery School take?

Coolham Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Coolham Montessori Nursery School?

You can call 01403 741101 and visit coolhammontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY313759)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Coolham+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJBzvmO5m_dUgRHzJ2y7Biq28)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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