# Southwater Village Hall Pre-School

Southwater Village Hall Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT, in Southwater, West Sussex. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-village-hall-pre-school-113706  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: 113706

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, 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/16/113706

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1992 (Reference 113706). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113706)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113706)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113706)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1245992)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.025259,-0.358537

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southwater Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Public Playing Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwater Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Southwater Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Castlewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 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) |  | 1.6 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 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Southwater Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southwater-pre-school-ey416030) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Barn Owls Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-barn-owls-forest-school-nursery-2545390) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bluecoat Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluecoat-nursery-ey554587) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Barns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-113371) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kookaburra Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-ey381404) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Southwater Village Hall Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Southwater Village Hall Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

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

Christs Hospital is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113706)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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