# Newick Pre-school

Newick Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at The Old Reading Room, Church Road, Newick, LEWES, BN8 4JX, in Newick, East Sussex. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newick-pre-school-109467  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Old Reading Room, Church Road, Newick, LEWES, BN8 4JX
- Registered places: 23
- Phone: 07788 603633
- Website: http://www.newickpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109467

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 June 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/16/109467

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1969 (Reference 109467). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109467)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109467)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109467)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1952240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Reading Room, Church Road, Newick, LEWES, BN8 4JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.971241,0.021598

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newick Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Fletching Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddlers Inn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-inn-nursery-ey454640) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Manor Twiglets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-twiglets-nursery-2893394) |  |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Children's Respite Trust Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childrens-respite-trust-centre-2699550) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Barcombe Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barcombe-playgroup-ey422509) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Kiddie Capers Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddie-capers-nursery-and-preschool-2578926) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [School House Nursery Uckfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-nursery-uckfield-ey552922) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Newick Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Newick Pre-school Outstanding at its inspection on 27 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Newick Pre-school take?

Newick Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Newick Pre-school?

You can call 07788 603633 and visit www.newickpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109467)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Newick+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ75HrNzVg30cRuW7tFpPUoFA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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