# Lindens Pre-School Group

Lindens Pre-School Group is a sessional pre-school at 39 Highdown Avenue, Worthing, BN13 1QL, in West Tarring, West Sussex. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lindens-pre-school-group-113578  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 39 Highdown Avenue, Worthing, BN13 1QL
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01903 268919
- Ofsted URN: 113578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 July 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/16/113578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 1979 (Reference 113578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113578)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113578)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Highdown Avenue, Worthing, BN13 1QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.828717,-0.395426

- Station: West Worthing, 0.7 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church House Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tarring Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Palatine Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Laugh And Learn Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laugh-and-learn-tarring-ey553408) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-worthing-ey486801) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Preschool Tarring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-preschool-tarring-ey494177) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps - Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-worthing-2685404) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Little Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-minds-2751556) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery St Botolphs Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-st-botolphs-worthing-2844279) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Lindens Pre-School Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lindens Pre-School Group Good at its inspection on 4 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lindens Pre-School Group take?

Lindens Pre-School Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lindens Pre-School Group?

West Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lindens Pre-School Group?

You can call 01903 268919.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113578)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindens+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ45NxRcGidUgRXClOQhnAMH8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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