# Little Castle Nursery

Little Castle Nursery is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews Parish Hall, Rear Of 360, Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7RY, in Roselands, East Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-castle-nursery-2835113  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews Parish Hall, Rear Of 360, Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7RY
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07568 473914
- Website: http://littlecastlenurserypevensey.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2835113

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 22 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835113

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2835113). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835113)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835113)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835113)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews Parish Hall, Rear Of 360, Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.784105,0.304441

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Princes Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Wartling Road Play Area/Princes Park (North) Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Channel View Road Play Area, 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 East Sussex there are about 3.2 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 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 2–7 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Tollgate Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Langney Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-eastbourne-ey465719) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tots and Time Out Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-time-out-nursery-ey451807) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bluebell Hill Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-hill-childrens-nursery-ey363614) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poohs Nursery School Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poohs-nursery-school-ltd-ey487205) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Haven Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-haven-nursery-school-ey433501) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fireflies Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fireflies-childcare-limited-2706459) | Met |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Castle Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Castle Nursery was inspected on 22 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Castle Nursery take?

Little Castle Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Castle Nursery?

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Castle Nursery?

You can call 07568 473914 and visit littlecastlenurserypevensey.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2835113)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Castle+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJye17d-xy30cRO5XXHrbUlLg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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