# Stone Cross Independent Pre-School

Stone Cross Independent Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Stone Cross School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5EF, in Stone Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-109525  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stone Cross School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5EF
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07864 295888
- Website: https://www.stonecrosspreschool.org/
- Run by: [Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 109525

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2024, 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/16/109525

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1998 (Reference 109525). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109525)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109525)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109525)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/895187)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stone Cross School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.815792,0.290063

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shinewater Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-pre-school-playgroup-507910) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-school-ey436921) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-childrens-nursery-ey302561) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Poppetts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppetts-pre-school-2899450) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Langney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-langney-ey473067) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stone Cross Independent Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 26 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stone Cross Independent Pre-School take?

Stone Cross Independent Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stone Cross Independent Pre-School?

Stone Cross Independent Pre-School is run by Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Stone Cross Independent Pre-School?

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Stone Cross Independent Pre-School?

You can call 07864 295888 and visit www.stonecrosspreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109525)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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