# Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St. Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE, in Portfield, West Sussex. It is registered for 66 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Buffer Bear Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-ey286112  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE
- Registered places: 66
- Phone: 01243 536778
- Website: https://www.littlepioneers.coop/find-your-nursery/chichester_hospital_nursery/
- Run by: [Buffer Bear Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buffer-bear-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY286112

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 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/EY286112

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2004 (Reference EY286112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286112)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286112)
- Registered places: 66 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286112)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/9818)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.843544,-0.768008

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cloisters Lawn, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oaklands Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St James's or Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Litten Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fordwater School, Chichester |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Anthony's School |  | 4–16 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ltd-2579846) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chichester Nursery School, Children and Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chichester-nursery-school-children-and-family-centre-ey301600) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees At Chichester](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-chichester-ey549426) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Active8 Minds - JYS](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active8-minds-jys-2828616) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whizz Kids Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whizz-kids-holiday-club-2864766) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School take?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 66 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School is run by Buffer Bear Limited, which runs 11 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 01243 536778 and visit www.littlepioneers.coop.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286112)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Your+Co-op+Little+Pioneers+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+Chichester&query_place_id=ChIJlXBAo51SdEgRZ8nMOJ7xSAc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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