# East Sussex Montessori School

East Sussex Montessori School is a sessional pre-school at Alfriston United Reform Church, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TL, in Alfriston, East Sussex. It is registered for 12 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-sussex-montessori-school-2654378  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alfriston United Reform Church, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TL
- Registered places: 12
- Phone: 07946 356271
- Website: http://www.eastsussexmontessorischool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2654378

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 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/16/2654378

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2654378). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654378)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654378)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654378)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alfriston United Reform Church, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.807314,0.157228

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Tye, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Micklefield Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/micklefield-nursery-school-109300) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Charlie Bear's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlie-bears-nursery-ey546275) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [The Blue Door Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-blue-door-nursery-ey284004) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-ey455749) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Explorers Seaford Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-seaford-nursery-109411) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-willingdon-pre-school-nursery-507915) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is East Sussex Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated East Sussex Montessori School Good at its inspection on 5 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can East Sussex Montessori School take?

East Sussex Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### How do I contact East Sussex Montessori School?

You can call 07946 356271 and visit www.eastsussexmontessorischool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2654378)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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