# Shoresh

Shoresh is a full-day nursery at Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation, 31 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD, in Hove, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 32 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected 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 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoresh-2746486  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation, 31 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01273 750333
- Website: https://bnjc.co.uk/your-visit/shoresh-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 2746486

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 18 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 18 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 23 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2746486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746486)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746486)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation, 31 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.829663,-0.182379

- Station: Aldrington, 0.5 miles
- Station: Hove, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Museum Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hove Beach Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stoneham Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Davis Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| West Hove Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Montessori Place |  | 1–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Goldstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Home By The Sea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-by-the-sea-ey233920) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons New Church Road, Hove Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-new-church-road-hove-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494567) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-nursery-school-2635566) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hove Village Nursery at Hove Library](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hove-village-nursery-at-hove-library-2524856) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Young Sussex Nursery (Hove)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-hove-2545706) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Honeycroft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeycroft-130746) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shoresh's Ofsted rating?

Shoresh was inspected on 18 March 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected 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 Shoresh take?

Shoresh is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shoresh?

Aldrington is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shoresh?

You can call 01273 750333 and visit bnjc.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shoresh+Nursery+at+BNJC&query_place_id=ChIJK08hvT6FdUgRHzJsgnznlnQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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