# Pennies Mark Cross

Pennies Mark Cross is a full-day nursery at Brandywell, Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ, in Mark Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 61 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Pennies Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennies-mark-cross-ey498253  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brandywell, Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ
- Registered places: 61
- Phone: 01892 852187
- Website: https://www.pennies.co.uk/our-nurseries/mark-cross
- Run by: [Pennies Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pennies-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY498253

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 August 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/EY498253

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY498253). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498253)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498253)
- Registered places: 61 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498253)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brandywell, Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.058967,0.257136

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rotherfield Village Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rotherfield-village-pre-school-ey461031) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bunny Run Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunny-run-childcare-ltd-ey219668) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Mayfield Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayfield-preschool-109464) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Crowborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-crowborough-2812453) | Good |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Wadhurst CE Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wadhurst-ce-primary-school-nursery-2763717) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Tiddlers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-nursery-ey406445) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pennies Mark Cross's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pennies Mark Cross Good at its inspection on 7 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pennies Mark Cross take?

Pennies Mark Cross is registered with Ofsted for up to 61 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pennies Mark Cross?

Pennies Mark Cross is run by Pennies Day Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Pennies Mark Cross?

You can call 01892 852187 and visit www.pennies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498253)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pennies+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ7y7JhslD30cRFGupWlgd3oM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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