# St Mary's Nursery School

St Mary's Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Queen's Road, Crowborough, TN6 2LB, in Blackness, East Sussex. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-nursery-school-109512  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Queen's Road, Crowborough, TN6 2LB
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01892 611721
- Website: http://www.stmarysnurseryschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 109512

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/16/109512

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2001 (Reference 109512). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109512)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109512)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109512)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 December 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/701207)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Queen's Road, Crowborough, TN6 2LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.054802,0.166905

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wolfe Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Ashdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Acre Wood Academy |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Jarvis Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Beacon Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2758710) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Butterflies Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2683790) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Whitehill Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitehill-childcare-services-ltd-ey232973) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tiddlers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-nursery-ey406445) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Warren Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-warren-nursery-and-pre-school-ey450425) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Crowborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-crowborough-2812453) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Mary's Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Mary's Nursery School Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Mary's Nursery School take?

St Mary's Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Mary's Nursery School?

Crowborough is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Mary's Nursery School?

You can call 01892 611721 and visit www.stmarysnurseryschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109512)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St.Marys+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJT8FoVN9c30cRhSewoPNNN8I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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