# Heather Playgroup

Heather Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at North Heath Community Primary School, Erica Way, HORSHAM, RH12 5XL, in Little Haven, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-playgroup-113519  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: North Heath Community Primary School, Erica Way, HORSHAM, RH12 5XL
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 113519

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 February 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/16/113519

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 113519). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113519)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113519)
- 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/16/113519)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1278468)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: North Heath Community Primary School, Erica Way, HORSHAM, RH12 5XL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.078407,-0.320537

- Station: Littlehaven, 0.6 miles
- Station: Horsham, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Aurora Vincent House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Horsham | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Kingslea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Horsham Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Greenway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Horsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-horsham-2851085) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [New View Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-view-nursery-ey363712) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Holbrook Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holbrook-community-pre-school-113525) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Over the Rainbow Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-playschool-2839969) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holy Trinity Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-trinity-playgroup-2713777) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Jack & Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-ey393983) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Heather Playgroup Good at its inspection on 23 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Heather Playgroup take?

Heather Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Heather Playgroup?

Littlehaven is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113519)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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