# Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Chanctonfold, Horsham Road, Steyning, BN44 3AA, in Steyning & Ashurst, West Sussex. It is registered for 120 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-steyning-2844273  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, Chanctonfold, Horsham Road, Steyning, BN44 3AA
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01903 810100
- Website: https://www.pumpkinpatchnursery.com/steyningwide.html
- Run by: [Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pumpkin-patch-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2844273

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 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/16/2844273

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2844273). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844273)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844273)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844273)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, Chanctonfold, Horsham Road, Steyning, BN44 3AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.902068,-0.335633

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Steyning Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Southdown Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southdown-nursery-113701) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Beeding & Bramber Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beeding-and-bramber-pre-school-playgroup-113374) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Happy Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-steps-nursery-2899769) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Ashington Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashington-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey443421) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Warren Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warren-playgroup-113813) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Activ8 Nursery Henfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activ8-nursery-henfield-2522379) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning's Ofsted rating?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning was inspected on 21 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 Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning take?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning?

Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning is run by Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### How do I contact Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning?

You can call 01903 810100 and visit www.pumpkinpatchnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2844273)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pumpkin+Patch+Nursery+Steyning&query_place_id=ChIJB1Hde1CXdUgRYbQKdhSVE4Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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