# Loxwood Pre-School

Loxwood Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at School Field, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield, Loxwood, RH14 0TJ, in Loxwood, West Sussex. It is registered for 17 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxwood-pre-school-113592  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: School Field, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield, Loxwood, RH14 0TJ
- Registered places: 17
- Phone: 01403 753284
- Website: http://loxwoodpreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113592

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 September 2024, 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/16/113592

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1992 (Reference 113592). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113592)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113592)
- Registered places: 17 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113592)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 February 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/28647)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: School Field, Badgers Way, Nicholsfield, Loxwood, RH14 0TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.075320,-0.515790

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Diamond Jubilee Garden, 0.2 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plaistow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plaistow-pre-school-113649) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Rudgwick Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rudgwick-pre-school-113684) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Harriers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-harriers-ey289534) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Climbing Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/climbing-bears-113439) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Little Hearts Pre-School Cranleigh](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-pre-school-cranleigh-2532535) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [St Gabriel's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-playgroup-113717) | Good |  |  | 4.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Loxwood Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loxwood Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loxwood Pre-School take?

Loxwood Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 17 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Loxwood Pre-School?

You can call 01403 753284 and visit loxwoodpreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113592)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loxwood+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJj-2-rWDGdUgRAnXyFC4Stq0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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