# Rascals Pre-School Playgroup

Rascals Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church Hall, Claigmar Road, Rustington, BN16 2NL, in Rustington, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-pre-school-playgroup-113671  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church Hall, Claigmar Road, Rustington, BN16 2NL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07546 584314
- Website: http://rascalsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113671

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 May 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/16/113671

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1992 (Reference 113671). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113671)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113671)
- 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/16/113671)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church Hall, Claigmar Road, Rustington, BN16 2NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.810129,-0.508233

- Station: Angmering, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Brickfields 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| East Preston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| East Preston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-centre-pre-school-113651) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Applepips Day Nursery (Heritage House)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-heritage-house-2813342) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Activ8 Nursery Rustington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activ8-nursery-rustington-2873056) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Applepips Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/applepips-day-nursery-ey486351) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey359612) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Little Kiddies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-kiddies-2639070) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rascals Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rascals Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rascals Pre-School Playgroup take?

Rascals Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Rascals Pre-School Playgroup?

Angmering is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rascals Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 07546 584314 and visit rascalsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113671)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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