# Southdown Nursery

Southdown Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Gervays Hall, Jarvis Lane, Steyning, BN44 3GL, in Steyning, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southdown-nursery-113701  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Gervays Hall, Jarvis Lane, Steyning, BN44 3GL
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01903 814581
- Website: https://www.southdownnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113701

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113701

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 113701). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113701)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113701)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113701)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/185946)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Gervays Hall, Jarvis Lane, Steyning, BN44 3GL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.887542,-0.324463

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Clays Field, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: South Ash Play Area, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Upper Beeding Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Steyning Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beeding & Bramber Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beeding-and-bramber-pre-school-playgroup-113374) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery Steyning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-steyning-2844273) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Happy Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-steps-nursery-2899769) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Lancing Day Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lancing-day-nursery-and-forest-school-2670743) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Noahs Ark Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-childrens-day-nursery-2856919) |  |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-old-shoreham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey494569) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Southdown Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Southdown Nursery take?

Southdown Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Southdown Nursery?

You can call 01903 814581 and visit www.southdownnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113701)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Southdown+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJFzLKbFWWdUgRwBjIdvf8hFs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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