# Nutkins Preschool

Nutkins Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst, Horsham, RH13 6LH, in Nuthurst & Lower Beeding, West Sussex. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-preschool-2749198  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst, Horsham, RH13 6LH
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2749198

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 23 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749198

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2749198). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749198)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749198)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749198)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1640562)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Andrews C Of E Primary School, Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst, Horsham, RH13 6LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.023339,-0.300954

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lower Beeding Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-beeding-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey243714) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rabbit Patch Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rabbit-patch-day-nursery-ey547352) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Southwater Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2701212) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls, The Orchard](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-the-orchard-2745026) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nutkins Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Nutkins Preschool was inspected on 23 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Nutkins Preschool take?

Nutkins Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2749198)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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