# Roundabout Nursery

Roundabout Nursery is a full-day nursery at 178 Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL, in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roundabout-nursery-ey334821  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 178 Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL
- Registered places: 86
- Run by: [Brighton & Hove City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brighton-and-hove-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: EY334821

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, 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/EY334821

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2006 (Reference EY334821). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334821)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334821)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334821)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/208649)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 178 Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.825439,-0.107359

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Whitehawk | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children |  | 5–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Brighton College Prep School |  | 3–12 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Premier Education - Stanley Deason Leisure Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-education-stanley-deason-leisure-centre-2878286) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hilltop Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilltop-nursery-130691) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Orchard Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-pre-school-2561556) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Pie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-pie-day-nursery-2792988) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sussex House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sussex-house-nursery-2653210) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bloomsbury Street Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloomsbury-street-day-nursery-2677115) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Roundabout Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Roundabout Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Roundabout Nursery take?

Roundabout Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Roundabout Nursery?

Roundabout Nursery is run by Brighton & Hove City Council, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Roundabout Nursery?

London Road (Brighton) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY334821)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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