# Ovingdean Nursery School

Ovingdean Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Church Room, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, BN2 7BB, in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ovingdean-nursery-school-ey489703  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Church Room, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, BN2 7BB
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 01273 302991
- Website: https://www.ovingdeannurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489703

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, 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/EY489703

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY489703). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489703)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489703)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489703)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Church Room, Ovingdean Road, Ovingdean, BN2 7BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.817449,-0.076369

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Ovingdean Play Area, 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Woodingdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Downs View Special School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Saltdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kipling Lions Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kipling-lions-pre-school-130748) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Apple Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-nursery-school-2696698) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Premier Education - Stanley Deason Leisure Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-education-stanley-deason-leisure-centre-2878286) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-ey561910) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Oak Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-cottage-nursery-ey385269) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Roundabout Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-nursery-ey334821) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ovingdean Nursery School Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ovingdean Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ovingdean Nursery School?

You can call 01273 302991 and visit www.ovingdeannurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489703)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ovingdean+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ-RGAt26GdUgRUj-KdPExMr0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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