# Hopscotch Fontwell

Hopscotch Fontwell is a sessional pre-school at The Balls Hut Community Centre, Old Bottle Road Fontwell, Chichester, BN18 0YF, in Fontwell, West Sussex. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-fontwell-2808585  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Balls Hut Community Centre, Old Bottle Road Fontwell, Chichester, BN18 0YF
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2808585

## 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 September 2024 (Reference 2808585). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808585)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808585)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808585)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Balls Hut Community Centre, Old Bottle Road Fontwell, Chichester, BN18 0YF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.854434,-0.649246

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Hunters Mews 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Amicus School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Slindon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Eastergate CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Barnham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Great Ballard School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Aldingbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seasons](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seasons-2680407) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hopscotch Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-pre-school-113532) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Community Playcentre @ Walberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-ey496233) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Squirrel's Den Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-den-daycare-2757571) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Potter's House Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potters-house-preschool-2634340) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Yapton Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yapton-community-pre-school-ey343682) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Hopscotch Fontwell take?

Hopscotch Fontwell is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hopscotch Fontwell?

Barnham is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808585)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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