# Hollingbury Park Pre-School

Hollingbury Park Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hollingbury Park Pavilion, Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 7HS, in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollingbury-park-pre-school-ey453048  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hollingbury Park Pavilion, Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 7HS
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01273 551847
- Website: https://www.hollingburyparkpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY453048

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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/EY453048

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2013 (Reference EY453048). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453048)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453048)
- 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/EY453048)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hollingbury Park Pavilion, Ditchling Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 7HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.848815,-0.134954

- Station: Moulsecoomb, 0.7 miles
- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.8 miles
- Station: Preston Park, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hollingbury Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Blakers Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Central Hub Brighton |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Patcham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Earthworms](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-earthworms-ey402775) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Buntings Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buntings-nursery-ltd-2660030) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Acorns Brighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-brighton-2698515) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-nursery-ey284309) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Charley Barley's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charley-barleys-nursery-ey500429) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Growing Up Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-up-green-ey314344) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hollingbury Park Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hollingbury Park Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hollingbury Park Pre-School take?

Hollingbury Park Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hollingbury Park Pre-School?

Moulsecoomb is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hollingbury Park Pre-School?

You can call 01273 551847 and visit www.hollingburyparkpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453048)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hollingbury+Park+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ4b8w5nqPdUgR2o_C6kqQVc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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