# Little Barn Owls, The Orchard

Little Barn Owls, The Orchard is a full-day nursery at The Orchard, Cowfold Road, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8LY, in Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, West Sussex. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Little Barn Owls Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-the-orchard-2745026  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Orchard, Cowfold Road, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8LY
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01403 916501
- Website: http://www.littlebarnowls.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Barn Owls Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-barn-owls-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2745026

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 August 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/16/2745026

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2023 (Reference 2745026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745026)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745026)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745026)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Orchard, Cowfold Road, West Grinstead, Horsham, RH13 8LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.989469,-0.315093

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Country Mice Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/country-mice-nursery-113450) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bluebells Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-day-nursery-113379) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Bluebells Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-day-nursery-2519742) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Partridge Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partridge-green-pre-school-113631) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Nutkins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-preschool-2749198) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Barn Owls, The Orchard's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Barn Owls, The Orchard Outstanding at its inspection on 13 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Barn Owls, The Orchard take?

Little Barn Owls, The Orchard is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Barn Owls, The Orchard?

Little Barn Owls, The Orchard is run by Little Barn Owls Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Barn Owls, The Orchard?

You can call 01403 916501 and visit www.littlebarnowls.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745026)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Barn+Owls+Nursery%2C+The+Orchard&query_place_id=ChIJs_1yfZOVdUgR-tE-WSJW-0A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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