# Jenny Wren Nursery School

Jenny Wren Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Jenny Wren Nursery School, Emmanuel Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1LQ, in Upperton, East Sussex. It is registered for 16 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jenny-wren-nursery-school-2750686  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Jenny Wren Nursery School, Emmanuel Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1LQ
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01323 730118
- Website: http://www.jennywrennursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2750686

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750686

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750686). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750686)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750686)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750686)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1781061)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Jenny Wren Nursery School, Emmanuel Church, Upperton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.774368,0.269321

- Station: Eastbourne, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gildredge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Upperton Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hartfield Square, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The South Downs School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pashley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wren House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wren-house-nursery-school-2744607) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey373498) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Beginnings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey490981) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Copperfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copperfields-day-nursery-ey436240) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Thomas-a-Becket Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-a-becket-nursery-507912) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-2766973) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jenny Wren Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Jenny Wren Nursery School was inspected on 27 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Jenny Wren Nursery School take?

Jenny Wren Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jenny Wren Nursery School?

Eastbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jenny Wren Nursery School?

You can call 01323 730118 and visit www.jennywrennursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750686)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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