# Hellingly Preschool

Hellingly Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Hellingly Hall, North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4DS, in Lower Horsebridge, East Sussex. It is registered for 40 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hellingly Hall, North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4DS
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01323 302345
- Website: https://www.hellinglypreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2766024

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2023 (Reference 2766024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766024)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766024)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766024)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/176020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hellingly Hall, North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4DS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.886982,0.240534

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellingly Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2021) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Ropemakers' Academy |  | 4–16 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Union Corner Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/union-corner-pre-school-109533) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-centre-and-schools-out-limited-ey543801) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Emmanuel Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmanuel-pre-school-109416) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2851776) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Summerfields Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summerfields-nursery-2803440) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hellingly Preschool take?

Hellingly Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hellingly Preschool?

You can call 01323 302345 and visit www.hellinglypreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766024)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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