# Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery

Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery is a full-day nursery at Easteds Barn, Easteds Lane, Southwater, RH13 9DP, in Southwater, West Sussex. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Little Barn Owls Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Easteds Barn, Easteds Lane, Southwater, RH13 9DP
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01403 731690
- Website: https://www.littlebarnowls.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Barn Owls Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-barn-owls-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2545390

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 January 2022, 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/16/2545390

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545390). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545390)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545390)
- 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/16/2545390)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1200322)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Easteds Barn, Easteds Lane, Southwater, RH13 9DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.026522,-0.340410

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Public Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southwater Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Southwater Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Southwater Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southwater Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2701212) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Southwater Village Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bluecoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluecoat-nursery-ey554587) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Nutkins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-preschool-2749198) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Catkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catkins-nursery-ey490599) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery take?

Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery?

Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery is run by Little Barn Owls Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery?

You can call 01403 731690 and visit www.littlebarnowls.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545390)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Barn+Owls+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJ4WGnJ7vqdUgRskzZe5uAFXY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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