# St. Mary's Pre-School

St. Mary's Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 20 Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF, in Horsham, West Sussex. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-ey387285  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 20 Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07510 303043
- Website: http://www.stmaryspreschoolhorsham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY387285

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387285

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2009 (Reference EY387285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387285)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387285)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387285)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 20 Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.059971,-0.328682

- Station: Horsham, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barrack Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Horsham Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: New Street Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 15 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Arunside School, Horsham | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greenway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Trafalgar Community Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Aurora Vincent House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Horsham Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Kingslea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Keeley's Daycare Nurseries & Pre-Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keeleys-daycare-nurseries-and-pre-schools-ey561567) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggles-nursery-ey386826) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Monkeys Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-day-nursery-and-preschool-2857181) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Catkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catkins-nursery-ey490599) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Greenway Nursery And Rainbow Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenway-nursery-and-rainbow-club-ey547561) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kookaburra Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kookaburra-playgroup-ey381404) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated St. Mary's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 16 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St. Mary's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

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

Horsham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07510 303043 and visit www.stmaryspreschoolhorsham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY387285)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Mary%27s+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJg27DlFPqdUgR2K2nxG3Dx-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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