# In2play Outdoor Pre-School

In2play Outdoor Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Hastings Adventure Playground, Broomgrove Road, Hastings, TN34 3FW, in Broomgrove, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by In 2 Play CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-outdoor-pre-school-ey554127  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hastings Adventure Playground, Broomgrove Road, Hastings, TN34 3FW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01424 421201
- Website: https://www.in2play.org.uk/
- Run by: [In 2 Play CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/in-2-play-cic)
- Ofsted URN: EY554127

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554127

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY554127). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554127)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554127)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554127)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hastings Adventure Playground, Broomgrove Road, Hastings, TN34 3FW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.868900,0.590923

- Station: Ore, 0.1 miles
- Station: Hastings, 1.0 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Halton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: BOS Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Baird Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Torfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dudley Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Artemis Hastings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hastings-ey409653) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [1066 Kids Club @ Baird](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1066-kids-club-baird-2794557) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-2601012) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-ey314066) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Fellowship of St Nicholas - Greenway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fellowship-of-st-nicholas-greenway-ey337266) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-ey340486) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is In2play Outdoor Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated In2play Outdoor Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 29 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can In2play Outdoor Pre-School take?

In2play Outdoor Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs In2play Outdoor Pre-School?

In2play Outdoor Pre-School is run by In 2 Play CIC, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to In2play Outdoor Pre-School?

Ore is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact In2play Outdoor Pre-School?

You can call 01424 421201 and visit www.in2play.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554127)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=In2play&query_place_id=ChIJK182yeEa30cRfWethOgeNY0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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