# Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School

Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Albemarle Center, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ, in Lindfield, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-and-badgers-nursery-school-ey562802  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Albemarle Center, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY562802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 2022, 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/EY562802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2018 (Reference EY562802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562802)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562802)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Albemarle Center, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.007021,-0.093228

- Station: Haywards Heath, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunte Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lindfield Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorns Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lindfield Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Warden Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Harlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital |  | 5–18 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elan Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-pre-school-2856950) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Willow Tree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-preschool-2532038) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Norto5 Kidz Academy - Lindfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norto5-kidz-academy-lindfield-2561737) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Mayflower Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayflower-playgroup-2524561) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Elan Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elan-nursery-2856946) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Robins Nest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robins-nest-day-nursery-ey535677) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School Good at its inspection on 23 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School take?

Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School?

Haywards Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562802)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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