# St Gabriel's Playgroup

St Gabriel's Playgroup is a full-day nursery at St Gabriel's Hall, East Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9QH, in Billingshurst, West Sussex. It is registered for 50 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/st-gabriels-playgroup-113717  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Gabriel's Hall, East Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9QH
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07999 894382
- Website: http://www.stgabrielsplaygroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113717

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 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.

Inspection history:

- 1 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 8 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1992 (Reference 113717). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Gabriel's Hall, East Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.021867,-0.447345

- Station: Billingshurst, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Hilland Road Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (February 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ingfield Manor School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Weald School, The | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wakoos Centre4Children Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wakoos-centre4children-ltd-ey420054) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Dauxwood Pre School Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dauxwood-pre-school-group-ey486116) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Coolham Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coolham-montessori-nursery-school-ey313759) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Barns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barns-green-playgroup-113371) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Climbing Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/climbing-bears-113439) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [First Steps Childcare @ Brinsbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-brinsbury-ey308040) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Gabriel's Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Gabriel's Playgroup Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Gabriel's Playgroup take?

St Gabriel's Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Gabriel's Playgroup?

Billingshurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Gabriel's Playgroup?

You can call 07999 894382 and visit www.stgabrielsplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113717)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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