# Little Tinkers

Little Tinkers is a full-day nursery at Scocus Barn, Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6JJ, in Five Ashes, East Sussex. It is registered for 64 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-ey375779  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scocus Barn, Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6JJ
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01825 830772
- Website: https://www.littletinkers.info/
- Ofsted URN: EY375779

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards not met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375779

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY375779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375779)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375779)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375779)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/183110)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scocus Barn, Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.989506,0.215431

## 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Ashes CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oz Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oz-tots-2815869) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Sheepsetting Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheepsetting-pre-school-ey309278) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Broad Oak Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broad-oak-pre-school-109390) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Mayfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayfield-preschool-109464) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-wood-childrens-nursery-ey434889) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-haymakers-nursery-and-montessori-school-ey455605) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Tinkers's Ofsted rating?

Little Tinkers was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Little Tinkers take?

Little Tinkers is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Tinkers?

You can call 01825 830772 and visit www.littletinkers.info.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375779)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Tinkers+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJRfPhPUdo30cRtKnm3YxLnq8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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