# St John's Pre-School

St John's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Ripley Road, Worthing, BN11 5NQ, in West Worthing, West Sussex. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey402776  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ripley Road, Worthing, BN11 5NQ
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07708 830733
- Website: http://www.stjohnspreschoolworthing.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY402776

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402776

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2009 (Reference EY402776). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402776)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402776)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402776)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1088393)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ripley Road, Worthing, BN11 5NQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815284,-0.399979

- Station: West Worthing, 0.4 miles
- Station: Durrington-on-Sea, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (September 2021) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Heene CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elm Grove Childcare Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-grove-childcare-club-155347) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Home from Home Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-worthing-ey492462) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-ey377543) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Young Explorers - Goring](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-explorers-goring-ey548418) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Pumpkin Patch Nursery St Botolphs Worthing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkin-patch-nursery-st-botolphs-worthing-2844279) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kamelia Kids Day Nursery and Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kamelia-kids-day-nursery-and-beach-school-ey477206) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St John's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St John's Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 3 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St John's Pre-School take?

St John's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St John's Pre-School?

West Worthing is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St John's Pre-School?

You can call 07708 830733 and visit www.stjohnspreschoolworthing.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY402776)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+John%27s+Preschool+-+Worthing&query_place_id=ChIJ2bLbTe6idUgRc6oBqNiOirU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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