# Little Birds Forest Nursery

Little Birds Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, BN18 9LT, in Amberley, West Sussex. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Birds Forest Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-forest-nursery-2624277  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, BN18 9LT
- Registered places: 25
- Website: https://www.littlebirdsnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Birds Forest Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-birds-forest-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2624277

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 January 2023, 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/16/2624277

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2624277). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624277)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624277)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624277)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1317476)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Amberley, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.900846,-0.540048

- Station: Amberley, 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Dorset House School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bury CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Forest School Company Bury Manor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-school-company-bury-manor-2891046) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bury Manor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bury-manor-pre-school-ey476547) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fairytale Forest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairytale-forest-day-nursery-2564737) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckleberries-at-coldwaltham-ey501781) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Cootham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cootham-pre-school-113448) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-preschool-ey491514) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Birds Forest Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Birds Forest Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Birds Forest Nursery take?

Little Birds Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Birds Forest Nursery?

Little Birds Forest Nursery is run by Little Birds Forest Nurseries Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Birds Forest Nursery?

Amberley is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Birds Forest Nursery?

You can visit www.littlebirdsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624277)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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