# Fiveways Playcentre

Fiveways Playcentre is a full-day nursery at Rear of 8-10, Florence Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6DJ, in Round Hill, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fiveways-playcentre-ey422545  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rear of 8-10, Florence Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6DJ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01273 500257
- Website: http://www.fiveways-playcentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY422545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, 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/EY422545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY422545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422545)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422545)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1388174)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rear of 8-10, Florence Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 6DJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.837968,-0.139626

- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.2 miles
- Station: Brighton, 0.6 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Preston Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blakers Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Preston Park Playground, 0.2 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Windlesham School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bear's House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-nursery-ey552028) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Growing Up Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-up-green-ey314344) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charley Barley's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charley-barleys-nursery-ey500429) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Shoes Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shoes-nursery-ltd-2679082) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Preston Drove Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-preston-drove-brighton-2844280) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Wise Owls Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-school-ey491000) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fiveways Playcentre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fiveways Playcentre Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fiveways Playcentre take?

Fiveways Playcentre is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fiveways Playcentre?

London Road (Brighton) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fiveways Playcentre?

You can call 01273 500257 and visit www.fiveways-playcentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY422545)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fiveways+Play+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJeVYufIKFdUgR-G85T9CDkkU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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