# Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Acorn Cottage, Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, HORLEY, RH6 9TE, in Burstow, Surrey. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330799  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Acorn Cottage, Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, HORLEY, RH6 9TE
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01293 785215
- Website: http://www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childcare-and-learning-cranbrook-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY330799

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 14 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330799

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2006 (Reference EY330799). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330799)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330799)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Acorn Cottage, Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, HORLEY, RH6 9TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.148800,-0.133453

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Forge Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Gatwick School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Copthorne Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Burstow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kid Co Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kid-co-ltd-113559) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330787) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Sunshine Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-sunshine-pre-school-2772149) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Peter Pan Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-playgroup-113640) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copthorne-kinders-day-nursery-2752617) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Milton Mount Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milton-mount-playgroup-113602) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 14 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool take?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool is run by Childcare and Learning (Cranbrook) Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

Gatwick Airport is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01293 785215 and visit www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330799)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cranbrook+Independent+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ9xRSTvfwdUgR-20H0EitbrQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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