# Little Bears Pre-School

Little Bears Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3PP, in Storrington, West Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-pre-school-ey563519  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3PP
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: EY563519

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 October 2021, 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/EY563519

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563519). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563519)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563519)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563519)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/546384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sullington Parish Hall, Thakeham Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.922127,-0.444153

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sullington Parish Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thakeham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Storrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery School Company Storrington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-school-company-storrington-2849143) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Browns Lane Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/browns-lane-preschool-2658899) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cootham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cootham-pre-school-113448) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [The Treehouse Nursery West Chiltington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-west-chiltington-2722958) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Chanctonbury Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chanctonbury-preschool-2727666) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Garden Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-cottage-nursery-2526325) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Bears Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Bears Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Bears Pre-School take?

Little Bears Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563519)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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