# Diggers Forest School Nursery

Diggers Forest School Nursery is a full-day nursery at South Gardens, South Harting, GU31 5QJ, in South Harting, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diggers-forest-school-nursery-ey491076  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: South Gardens, South Harting, GU31 5QJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01730 825622
- Website: http://www.diggersforestschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY491076

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 December 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/EY491076

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491076). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491076)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491076)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491076)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: South Gardens, South Harting, GU31 5QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.966809,-0.884122

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Gardens and the Warren., under 0.1 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harting CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harting Village Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harting-village-preschool-group-113513) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Dragonflies Ditcham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-ditcham-2839089) |  |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Village Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-montessori-nursery-school-2660876) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [The Little School by the Lake](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-by-the-lake-2739405) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [The Avenue Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-ey556191) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Petersfield Childcare Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petersfield-childcare-hub-2793935) |  |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Diggers Forest School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Diggers Forest School Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Diggers Forest School Nursery take?

Diggers Forest School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Diggers Forest School Nursery?

You can call 01730 825622 and visit www.diggersforestschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491076)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Diggers+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJUWc4NfRJdEgRa9OKQ_JsMT4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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