# Hurstpierpoint Preschool

Hurstpierpoint Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UY, in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurstpierpoint-preschool-113538  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UY
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07961 269123
- Website: http://hurstpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 October 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 12 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1995 (Reference 113538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113538)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113538)
- 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/16/113538)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/25697)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.933908,-0.174475

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Hurstpierpoint College |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Hassocks Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Windmills Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2021) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Downlands Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cottis Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottis-preschool-2738600) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Hurstpierpoint](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hurstpierpoint-2542504) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-playgroup-ey450702) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Albourne Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/albourne-under-fives-ey499991) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Hassocks Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hassocks-day-nursery-and-preschool-2811746) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers, Hassocks, Keymer Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-hassocks-keymer-road-2831502) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hurstpierpoint Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hurstpierpoint Preschool Good at its inspection on 16 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hurstpierpoint Preschool take?

Hurstpierpoint Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hurstpierpoint Preschool?

Hassocks is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hurstpierpoint Preschool?

You can call 07961 269123 and visit hurstpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113538)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hurstpierpoint+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJf_ArkPyNdUgRltlmLjRUfn0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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