# Silverhill Playgroup

Silverhill Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St. Lukes Church Hall, Alma Terrace, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 6QT, in Silverhill, East Sussex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverhill-playgroup-109504  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Lukes Church Hall, Alma Terrace, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 6QT
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07939 113303
- Ofsted URN: 109504

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 March 2022, 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/16/109504

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1964 (Reference 109504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109504)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109504)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109504)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Lukes Church Hall, Alma Terrace, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 6QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.869319,0.559350

- Station: St Leonards Warrior Square, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.2 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 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hollington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (July 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Churchwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Silverdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silverdale-nursery-ey490148) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [In2play St Leonards Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/in2play-st-leonards-pre-school-2752059) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Road Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-road-under-fives-109475) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bear's House, St Leonards](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-house-st-leonards-ey535686) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Jigsaw YMCA Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-ymca-ltd-508971) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Artemis Hollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hollington-ey480202) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Silverhill Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Silverhill Playgroup Good at its inspection on 2 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Silverhill Playgroup take?

Silverhill Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Silverhill Playgroup?

St Leonards Warrior Square is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Silverhill Playgroup?

You can call 07939 113303.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109504)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Silverhill+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJyeWLlp4a30cR9mqzLWobwzM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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