# Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School

Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School is a full-day nursery at 5 Coombes Road, Lancing, BN15 0RJ, in Old Shoreham, West Sussex. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lancing-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2670743  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 5 Coombes Road, Lancing, BN15 0RJ
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01273 465900
- Website: https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/littlelancing/
- Ofsted URN: 2670743

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 2023, 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/16/2670743

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2670743). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670743)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670743)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670743)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 5 Coombes Road, Lancing, BN15 0RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.841514,-0.297179

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Monks Farm Country Park, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| North Lancing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Buckingham Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Seaside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Globe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-old-shoreham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494569) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Shoreham Preschool LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoreham-preschool-ltd-2759890) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-2856919) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Nurture School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nurture-school-2873505) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shoreham-by-sea-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey563239) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Nestlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-nursery-2899752) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School Good at its inspection on 6 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School take?

Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School?

Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School?

You can call 01273 465900 and visit www.lancingcollege.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670743)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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