# In2play St Leonards Pre-School

In2play St Leonards Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 35 Sydney Close, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DD, in Silverhill, East Sussex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by In 2 Play CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-st-leonards-pre-school-2752059  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 35 Sydney Close, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DD
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [In 2 Play CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/in-2-play-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2752059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, 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/16/2752059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2752059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752059)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752059)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 35 Sydney Close, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.871450,0.552814

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Blackman Avenue Play Park, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hollington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Churchwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Silverdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdale-nursery-ey490148) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Silverhill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverhill-playgroup-109504) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Carousel Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carousel-nursery-school-508960) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Artemis Hollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hollington-ey480202) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bear's House, St Leonards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-st-leonards-ey535686) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Park Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-road-under-fives-109475) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated In2play St Leonards Pre-School Good at its inspection on 4 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can In2play St Leonards Pre-School take?

In2play St Leonards Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs In2play St Leonards Pre-School?

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

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

St Leonards Warrior Square is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752059)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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