# St Andrew's Prep Nursery

St Andrew's Prep Nursery is a full-day nursery at St Andrew's Prep, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP, in Meads, East Sussex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-prep-nursery-2598928  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Andrew's Prep, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01323 733203
- Website: http://www.standrewsprep.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2598928

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 January 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/16/2598928

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2598928). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598928)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598928)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598928)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1937830)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Andrew's Prep, Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.753930,0.267003

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: All Saints Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Prep |  | 0–14 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bede's Prep School |  | 0–13 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| The South Downs School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Pashley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bede's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey497919) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bede's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedes-nursery-ey340176) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Saffrons Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/saffrons-park-nursery-2517516) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Copperfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/copperfields-day-nursery-ey436240) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-ey373498) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-2766973) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Andrew's Prep Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Andrew's Prep Nursery Good at its inspection on 10 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Andrew's Prep Nursery take?

St Andrew's Prep Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Andrew's Prep Nursery?

Eastbourne is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Andrew's Prep Nursery?

You can call 01323 733203 and visit www.standrewsprep.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598928)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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