# Sparrows Nursery

Sparrows Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Benfield Primary School, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XS, in Southern Cross, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparrows-nursery-2734036  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Benfield Primary School, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XS
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 07883 026470
- Website: https://www.sparrowsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2734036

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, 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/16/2734036

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2734036). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734036)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734036)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734036)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Benfield Primary School, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.837922,-0.206998

- Station: Portslade, 0.2 miles
- Station: Fishersgate, 0.6 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Benfield Valley, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Vale Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Easthill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Greenleas, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hove Micro-School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Goldstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hill Park School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Portslade Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portslade-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699652) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Teddy Bears Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-bears-day-nursery-130727) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Hove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hove-2834243) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Southern Cross Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southern-cross-pre-school-130772) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Apple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-2801712) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nanny's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nannys-house-ey556609) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Sparrows Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sparrows Nursery take?

Sparrows Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sparrows Nursery?

Portslade is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sparrows Nursery?

You can call 07883 026470 and visit www.sparrowsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734036)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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