# Meadows Nursery School

Meadows Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at 1 Rotherfield Avenue, Eastbourne, BN23 8JZ, in Stone Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-school-ey436921  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Rotherfield Avenue, Eastbourne, BN23 8JZ
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01323 741811
- Website: https://meadowslangney.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY436921

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2025, 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/EY436921

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY436921). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436921)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436921)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436921)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1951159)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Rotherfield Avenue, Eastbourne, BN23 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.810204,0.290044

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shinewater Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stone Cross Independent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-109525) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-pre-school-playgroup-507910) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-childrens-nursery-ey302561) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Langney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-langney-ey473067) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-511254) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Meadows Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Meadows Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

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

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Meadows Nursery School?

You can call 01323 741811 and visit meadowslangney.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436921)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Meadows+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJKWcYzTFy30cRRSpvCxUxhLg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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