# Countryways Nursery

Countryways Nursery is a full-day nursery at Aldershaw Farm, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, TN33 0SD, in Kent Street, East Sussex. It is registered for 21 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryways-nursery-ey399786  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Aldershaw Farm, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, TN33 0SD
- Registered places: 21
- Ofsted URN: EY399786

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, 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/EY399786

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY399786). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399786)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399786)
- Registered places: 21 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399786)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/779214)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Aldershaw Farm, Kent Street, Sedlescombe, TN33 0SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.908917,0.546755

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Westfield School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Claremont Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-nursery-ey286277) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Westfield Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-playgroup-109538) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Westfield Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-playgroup-2830783) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-508988) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Sedlescombe Pre-School Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sedlescombe-pre-school-ltd-ey488467) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Artemis Hollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hollington-ey480202) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Countryways Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Countryways Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Countryways Nursery take?

Countryways Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 21 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY399786)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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