# Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup

Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Dittons Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5ET, in Stone Cross, East Sussex. It is registered for 23 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 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-pre-school-playgroup-507910  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Dittons Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5ET
- Registered places: 23
- Run by: [Stone Cross Independent Pre-School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 507910

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 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/16/507910

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 1952 (Reference 507910). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507910)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507910)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507910)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Dittons Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.817252,0.288830

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sharnfold Farm & Shop, 0.4 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) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 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 | 1.3 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 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 Independent Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stone-cross-independent-pre-school-109525) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bluebell Barn Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-barn-childrens-nursery-ey302561) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Meadows Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-nursery-school-ey436921) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Poppetts Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppetts-pre-school-2899450) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-eastbourne-508972) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Rockets Childcare - Langney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rockets-childcare-langney-ey473067) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Stone Cross Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Hampden Park (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507910)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.