# St Richard's School Nursery Unit

St Richard's School Nursery Unit is a full-day nursery at Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1XB, in The Close, West Sussex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-school-nursery-unit-113733  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1XB
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 01243 776728
- Website: http://strichardsnursery.org/
- Ofsted URN: 113733

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 June 2025, 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/16/113733

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1997 (Reference 113733). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113733)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113733)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113733)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/47390)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Cawley Road, Chichester, PO19 1XB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.832562,-0.776392

- Station: Chichester, 0.2 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Litten Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St James's or Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 1 review (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St. Joseph's Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Concerns) (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chichester Free School | All-through | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Welcome House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-ey427635) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chantry House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-ey363997) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddy-wilfs-the-westgate-ey480916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Lizzie's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-ltd-ey366537) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [First Steps Childcare @ Chichester College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-childcare-chichester-college-113485) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Richard's School Nursery Unit's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Richard's School Nursery Unit Good at its inspection on 9 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

St Richard's School Nursery Unit is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

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

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Richard's School Nursery Unit?

You can call 01243 776728 and visit strichardsnursery.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113733)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Richards+Nursery+Unit&query_place_id=ChIJd6UmioVSdEgREcx4tD0kZc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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