# Penhill Playgroup

Penhill Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Guide Hall, 5 Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA, in South Lancing, West Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penhill-playgroup-113638  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Guide Hall, 5 Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01903 767513
- Website: http://www.penhillplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113638

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/16/113638

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 113638). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113638)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113638)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113638)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/175761)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Guide Hall, 5 Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.824239,-0.321862

- Station: Lancing, 0.2 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Headborough Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lancing Beach Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Elm Grove Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lancing Beach Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Beach Green Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.0 out of 5 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Education |  | 5–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Seaside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Globe Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Boundstone Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| North Lancing Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Sompting Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Bramber Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Beachside Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beachside-montessori-nursery-ey550197) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lancing Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lancing-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey481001) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-ey385887) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Boundstone Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boundstone-nursery-school-ey294497) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-2856919) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Scamps Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scamps-pre-school-ltd-ey479886) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Penhill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Penhill Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Penhill Playgroup take?

Penhill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Penhill Playgroup?

Lancing is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Penhill Playgroup?

You can call 01903 767513 and visit www.penhillplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113638)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Penhill+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJF0Y2VLWZdUgRB7N4_GkVBc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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