# Sunbeams Pre-School

Sunbeams Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1LA, in North Mundham, West Sussex. It is registered for 24 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 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-pre-school-113742  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Annexe, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1LA
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01243 787671
- Website: http://www.sunbeams-preschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 113742

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 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/16/113742

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2000 (Reference 113742). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113742)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113742)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113742)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1932051)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Annexe, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, PO20 1LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.816072,-0.758837

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Mundham Playing Field and Woodlands, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mundham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chichester Free School | All-through | 4–19 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Chichester Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Portfield Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |
| The Prebendal School |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chichester Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chichester-montessori-limited-ey239075) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Lizzie's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-lizzies-ltd-ey366537) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Welcome House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/welcome-house-day-nursery-ey427635) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St Richard's School Nursery Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-richards-school-nursery-unit-113733) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Little Blue Door](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-blue-door-ey498553) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Chantry House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chantry-house-nursery-ey363997) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunbeams Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunbeams Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunbeams Pre-School take?

Sunbeams Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunbeams Pre-School?

Chichester is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunbeams Pre-School?

You can call 01243 787671 and visit www.sunbeams-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/113742)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunbeams+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJgQ9BMcJSdEgRvqOOVh1R9n8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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