# Potter's House Preschool

Potter's House Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Yapton Scout Hut, Drove Lane, Arundel, BN18 0EB, in Yapton, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by Potter's House Preschool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potters-house-preschool-2634340  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Yapton Scout Hut, Drove Lane, Arundel, BN18 0EB
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07981 843238
- Website: http://www.pottershousepreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Potter's House Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/potters-house-preschool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2634340

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634340

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2634340). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634340)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634340)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634340)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Yapton Scout Hut, Drove Lane, Arundel, BN18 0EB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.821584,-0.619720

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tack Lee Road Hill, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Yapton Play Area, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Barnham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yapton Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yapton-community-pre-school-ey343682) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Blossom and Bloom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-and-bloom-day-nursery-2699855) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Squirrel's Den Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-den-daycare-2757571) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Community Playcentre @ Walberton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-playcentre-walberton-ey496233) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Wonderland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-2874500) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Garden of Eden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-of-eden-preschool-2741105) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Potter's House Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Potter's House Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Potter's House Preschool take?

Potter's House Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Potter's House Preschool?

Potter's House Preschool is run by Potter's House Preschool Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Potter's House Preschool?

Barnham is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Potter's House Preschool?

You can call 07981 843238 and visit www.pottershousepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2634340)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Potter%E2%80%99s+House+Preschool+and+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJLSjuw5-vdUgR8VLa-evvuPQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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