# Sheepsetting Pre-School

Sheepsetting Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Cross in Hand C of E Primary School, Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG, in Tilsmore, East Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sheepsetting-pre-school-ey309278  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cross in Hand C of E Primary School, Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01435 866268
- Website: https://www.sheepsettingpreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: EY309278

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 February 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/EY309278

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2005 (Reference EY309278). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309278)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309278)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309278)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/184887)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cross in Hand C of E Primary School, Sheepsetting Lane, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.967958,0.242664

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Heathfield & Waldron (Millennium Green), 0.2 miles
- Playground: Leeves Common Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Heathfield Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-wood-childrens-nursery-ey434889) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Broad Oak Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/broad-oak-pre-school-109390) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Tinkers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tinkers-ey375779) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Horam Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horam-community-pre-school-109443) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-haymakers-nursery-and-montessori-school-ey455605) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Oz Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oz-tots-2815869) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sheepsetting Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sheepsetting Pre-School Good at its inspection on 21 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sheepsetting Pre-School take?

Sheepsetting Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Sheepsetting Pre-School?

You can call 01435 866268 and visit www.sheepsettingpreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309278)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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