# Cootham Pre-School

Cootham Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Cootham Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Cootham, Pulborough, RH20 4JX, in Cootham, West Sussex. It is registered for 27 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cootham-pre-school-113448  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cootham Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Cootham, Pulborough, RH20 4JX
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 01903 744423
- Website: http://coothampre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113448

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1999 (Reference 113448). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cootham Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Cootham, Pulborough, RH20 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.919582,-0.474143

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thakeham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery School Company Storrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-2849143) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Browns Lane Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/browns-lane-preschool-2658899) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Bears Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey563519) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Treehouse Nursery West Chiltington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-west-chiltington-2722958) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Nursery@Pulborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-nursery-pulborough-2707973) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers Pre-School@Pulborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-pulborough-2653094) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Cootham Pre-School was inspected on 20 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Cootham Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Cootham Pre-School?

You can call 01903 744423 and visit coothampre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113448)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cootham+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJna6pIeW7dUgRj0qS7QtMuBU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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