# Loveders Nursery School

Loveders Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Priors Leaze Lane, Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RH, in Southbourne, West Sussex. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loveders-nursery-school-ey471484  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priors Leaze Lane, Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RH
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01243 377934
- Website: http://www.loveders.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY471484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY471484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471484)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/149412)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Priors Leaze Lane, Nutbourne, Chichester, PO18 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.850289,-0.898526

- Station: Southbourne, 0.4 miles
- Station: Nutbourne, 0.7 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbourne Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chidham Parochial Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Westbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Bourne Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [JC Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jc-little-explorers-2840477) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Green Roots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-roots-ey466723) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Tiddly Toes Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tiddly-toes-partnership-2782508) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Childrens Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-learning-centre-109689) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Diggers Montessori Bosham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diggers-montessori-bosham-2857713) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-school-2649224) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loveders Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loveders Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loveders Nursery School take?

Loveders Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Loveders Nursery School?

Southbourne is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Loveders Nursery School?

You can call 01243 377934 and visit www.loveders.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loveders+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJf_aG-dxPdEgRpwXrmNynvmM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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