# Ripe Nursery School

Ripe Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at The Hayton Baker Hall, Ripe, LEWES, BN8 6AP, in Ripe, East Sussex. It is registered for 37 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 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 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ripe-nursery-school-2786583  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Hayton Baker Hall, Ripe, LEWES, BN8 6AP
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 01323 811899
- Website: https://www.ripenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Ripe Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ripe-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2786583

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 April 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/16/2786583

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2786583). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786583)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786583)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786583)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Hayton Baker Hall, Ripe, LEWES, BN8 6AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.868669,0.150475

## 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughton Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Park Mead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 2.4 miles |
| Chiddingly Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 2.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-in-laughton-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2786582) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Mohair Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mohair-centre-childcare-2835329) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owls-part-of-ripe-nursery-school-2851776) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Hellingly Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hellingly-preschool-2766024) |  |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [East Sussex Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-sussex-montessori-school-2654378) | Good |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Hailsham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-hailsham-2901911) |  |  |  | 4.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ripe Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ripe Nursery School was inspected on 16 April 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 Ripe Nursery School take?

Ripe Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ripe Nursery School?

Ripe Nursery School is run by Ripe Nursery School Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ripe Nursery School?

You can call 01323 811899 and visit www.ripenurseryschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786583)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ripe+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJdUomDBZl30cRHyJgplXPNRw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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