# Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Forge Wood Community Centre, Crawley, RH10 3SW, in Forge Wood, West Sussex. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copthorne-kinders-day-nursery-2752617  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Forge Wood Community Centre, Crawley, RH10 3SW
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01293 297993
- Website: http://www.copthornekinders.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2752617

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, 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/16/2752617

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752617). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752617)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752617)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752617)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1664328)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Forge Wood Community Centre, Crawley, RH10 3SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.136571,-0.153358

- Park: Gratton's Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Worth Park Lake, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Gatwick School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Milton Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Serenity School Crawley |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Three Bridges Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Milton Mount Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-mount-playgroup-113602) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kid Co Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-co-ltd-113559) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330787) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330799) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Worth Park Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worth-park-playgroup-113840) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St John's Sunshine Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-sunshine-pre-school-2772149) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery take?

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery?

Three Bridges is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery?

You can call 01293 297993 and visit www.copthornekinders.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752617)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Copthorne+Kinders+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsf05hhvxdUgRcYHzy870w-s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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