# Little Diggers Montessori

Little Diggers Montessori is a full-day nursery at Sidlesham Cp School, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NL, in Highleigh, West Sussex. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Diggers Montessori Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-2579037  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sidlesham Cp School, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NL
- Registered places: 45
- Run by: [Little Diggers Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-diggers-montessori-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2579037

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2579037). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1226142)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sidlesham Cp School, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.774299,-0.798321

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidlesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Birdham Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdham-pre-school-ey477963) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [The Pink Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pink-cottage-ey559929) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Selsey Community Nursery Cio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selsey-community-nursery-cio-ey556173) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [The Village Station Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-station-preschool-2533411) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-nursery-ey281331) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Auntie Ro's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auntie-ros-playgroup-113369) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Diggers Montessori's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Diggers Montessori Good at its inspection on 24 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Diggers Montessori take?

Little Diggers Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Diggers Montessori?

Little Diggers Montessori is run by Little Diggers Montessori Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2579037)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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