# Cottis Preschool

Cottis Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Guide Hut, Trinity Road, Hassocks, BN6 9UY, in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottis-preschool-2738600  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Guide Hut, Trinity Road, Hassocks, BN6 9UY
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07976 378373
- Website: https://cottispreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2738600

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 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/16/2738600

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2738600). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738600)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738600)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738600)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1647295)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Guide Hut, Trinity Road, Hassocks, BN6 9UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.933999,-0.176971

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hurstpierpoint College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hassocks Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hurstpierpoint Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurstpierpoint-preschool-113538) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hurstpierpoint-2542504) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Albourne Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albourne-under-fives-ey499991) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey450702) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hassocks-day-nursery-and-preschool-2811746) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Isabello's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/isabellos-preschool-ey560785) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cottis Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cottis Preschool Good at its inspection on 14 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cottis Preschool take?

Cottis Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cottis Preschool?

Hassocks is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cottis Preschool?

You can call 07976 378373 and visit cottispreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738600)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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