# Southwater Pre-School

Southwater Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Southwater Infant School, Worthing Road, Southwater, HORSHAM, RH13 9JH, in Southwater, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in July 2023, without a quality grade. It is run by The Nursery Family Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southwater Infant School, Worthing Road, Southwater, HORSHAM, RH13 9JH
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [The Nursery Family Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-nursery-family-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY416030

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 7 July 2023, without a quality grade.

- 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/EY416030

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY416030). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416030)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416030)
- 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/EY416030)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/852066)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southwater Infant School, Worthing Road, Southwater, HORSHAM, RH13 9JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.028906,-0.351277

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Public Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southwater Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Southwater Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Castlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Barns Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Southwater Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-southwater-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2701212) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Southwater Village Hall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bluecoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluecoat-nursery-ey554587) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Barns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-113371) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kookaburra Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-ey381404) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Southwater Pre-School was last inspected by Ofsted on 7 July 2023, without a quality grade.

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

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

### Who runs Southwater Pre-School?

Southwater Pre-School is run by The Nursery Family Ltd, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Southwater Pre-School?

Christs Hospital is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416030)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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