# Fairlight Playgroup

Fairlight Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4DA, in Fairlight Cove, East Sussex. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairlight-playgroup-109418  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4DA
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: 109418

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 April 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/16/109418

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1994 (Reference 109418). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109418)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109418)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109418)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Broadway, Fairlight, Hastings, TN35 4DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.877888,0.665519

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Mulberry Academy Hastings | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 2.2 miles |
| Ore Village Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 2.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Athelstan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-athelstan-nursery-2514811) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-ey314066) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [In2play Outdoor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-outdoor-pre-school-ey554127) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Artemis Hastings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hastings-ey409653) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-2601012) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [1066 Kids Club @ Baird](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1066-kids-club-baird-2794557) |  |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fairlight Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fairlight Playgroup Good at its inspection on 18 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fairlight Playgroup take?

Fairlight Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109418)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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